Mile 124 Report
South end of North Spit Coos Bay
September 15, 2007
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, and small rocks in the driftline.
Report Details
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, and small rocks in the driftline. Shore birds foraging in the driftline. Many dead and dying crabs being fed on the Western gulls. One BLM truck within allowed area. Low human impact (3)-removing Snowy Plover signs.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Other Activities: 3 Removing Snowy Plover Signs. BLM truck and personnel removing Snowy Plover signs.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Several Western Gulls, coming and going along the beach.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Many dead and dying crabs being fed on by gulls.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks.
B Gray
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