Mile 120 Report
Sunset Bay, Qochyax Island
September 17, 2007
People out enjoying the beach with their pets and kids.
Report Details
People out enjoying the beach with their pets and kids. A beautiful day and everyone had a happy grin breathing this fresh air and soaking up the sunshine. The walkway along the road is much more convenient than making a mad dash along that stretch of road. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, small rocks, and wood pieces in driftline. Gulls along shore. Squirrels seen along trail. Heavy human impact (28). 4 dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 28. Number of dogs: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Notable Wildlife
gulls, squirrels
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
3 little crabs in shore line
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
yogabigail
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