Report Details

Huge (1000's) concentration of gulls resting in the wet sand south of the Driftwood Shores complex. Major accumulation of palm kelp along the entire mile in the wrack line. Very little human-sourced trash and debris considering the popularity of this beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 16. Sitting: 6. Photography: 3.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 13.

Notable Wildlife

Huge concentration of gulls resting on the beach south of the Driftwood Shores complex - 1000's.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. One young gull, one unknown (partially eaten) non-gull species (tern?)

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

One skate, approximately 3 feet across at the "wingtips".

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. Half dozen skate egg casings, lots of surf grass, some bull kelp. Major collections of palm kelp along the entire mile.

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Huge (1000's) concentration of gulls resting in the wet sand south of the Driftwood Shores complex. Major accumulation of palm kelp along the entire mile in the wrack line. Very little human-sourced trash and debris considering the popularity of this beach.

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