Mile 129 Report
Horsfall Beach on North Spit, directly west of Jordan Cove
January 4, 2016
One dead cormorant observed (photo).
Report Details
One dead cormorant observed (photo). Foredunes losing sand; beach now at 30 degree angle.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.7 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. ATVs/OHVs parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls and sandpiper types.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Cormorant (see photo)
Wrackline Content
Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping. Foredunes losing sand; beach at 30 degrees.
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