Mile 13 Report
Boardman SP, Whalehead Island, Bowman Creek, Beach
June 5, 2007
nothing unusual noted - it was a very low tide and one could walk to the whaleshead rocks which only happens a few times a year.
Report Details
nothing unusual noted - it was a very low tide and one could walk to the whaleshead rocks which only happens a few times a year. All the murres are gone and have been for 2 years. Rocks used to be filled with nesting murres.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Fishing: 1. 3 lower whaleshead parking area1 in upper whaleshead parking area
Concerns
Apparent violations: no violations noted.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
one river otterospray, gulls, pellicans
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. no leg bandsgulls 3
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
no changes noted and nothing of concern noted
francisca
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Boardman SP, Whalehead Island, Bowman Creek, Beach
nothing unusual noted - it was a very low tide and one could walk to the whaleshead rocks which only happens a few times a year.
francisca