Mile 173 Report
South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach
November 5, 2007
The huge flock of brown pelicans was a beautiful sight.
Report Details
The huge flock of brown pelicans was a beautiful sight. They stayed for the following day as well, but were gone by Nov. 7. On the second day they were sitting in rows on both sides of Sutton Creek. Just a few sea gulls were among them.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2.
Concerns
Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
One large black harbor seal.Approximately 200 brown pelicans, some young and some adult with white heads.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. no
Stranded Marine Mammals
One healthy large harbor seal.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
One dog was harrasing the large harbor seal, but was called off and put on a leash by owner.Some of the pelicans were sitting in the sand, some feeding in the shallows and others resting in the surf.
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