Mile 109 Report
Whisky Run, Fivemile Pt, south end Merchants Beach
April 13, 2008
Small rocks in the driftline.
Report Details
Small rocks in the driftline. Six Harbor Seals on offshore rocks. Large group of foraging sandpipers moving in response to humans and dogs. A few gulls on beach and 3 cormorants on rocks. Sand level is still very low. Relatively heavy (5) vehicle use in allowed area. Moderate human impact (15)- 2 people on horses-5 walking, 3 tidepooling, 1 clamming and 4 paraboarders. Five dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Tidepooling: 3. Other Activities: Horseriding: 2, Clamming: 1, Paraboarding: 4 (see photos).
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
6 Harbor Seals on offshore rocks, large group of sandpipers, a few gulls, 3 cormorants on rocks
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
Report Images
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