Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
November 13, 2010
Only one fresh Northern Fulmar carcass observed today.
Report Details
Only one fresh Northern Fulmar carcass observed today. Lots of Cat's Eye comb jellies along the mile, with a few Sea Nettle jellies mixed in. A very dead sea lion (Steller female ??) has just washed ashore about half way on Mile 171. The carcass looks like it's been floating at sea for awhile.Lots of migrating shorebirds and waterfowl feeding in the Siuslaw River entrance area.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S.
Human Activities
Number of people: 26. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 10.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Pelicans, black turnstones, double-crested and pelagic cormorants, and common loon feeding in the Siulsaw River outlet. Several harbor seals feeding in the near surf.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. One Northern Fulmar recently washed ashore, one dead common murre at the high tide line, one unknown.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. One dead sea lion, about 8' long, recently washed ashore on this tide, near the mid-point on Mile 171. The body has lost most of its fur, and the outer skin covered with algae splotches, so it's probably been floating off-shore for a while.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large numbers of fresh Cat's Eye comb jellies (Pleurobrachia bachei) in the high tide line. Only a few fresh Pacific Sea Nettle jellies (Chrysaora fuscescens) this time, compared to a gazillion of them washed up 5 days ago.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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