Mile 172 Report
Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
August 29, 2011
Migrating shorebirds feeding in flocks of up to 200, predominately Western Sandpiper with some Semi-Palmated Plover and Sanderlings.
Report Details
Migrating shorebirds feeding in flocks of up to 200, predominately Western Sandpiper with some Semi-Palmated Plover and Sanderlings. One dead bird on beach with many feathers in driftline. Very little plastic in drifline - much less than usual.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 7.2 feet.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Migrating shorebirds feeding along shore and in wet tidal areas. Mixed flocks of up to 200 birds - predominately Western Sandpiper, with some Semi-Palmated Plover and Sanderlings. Watched Peregrine Falcon make several passes at shorebird blocks bunched up offshore and taking evasive action - no observed kills.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. DeaD bird probably Common Murre. Many feathers on the beach in driflines.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Very little plastic in driftlines.
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