Mile 181 Report
Carl G. Washburne SP, Blowout Creek
May 6, 2026
Snowy Plovers in higher numbers than usual. Fewer people than usual.
Report Details
Snowy Plovers in higher numbers than usual. Dried remains of Velella Velella present in high numbers. Fewer people than usual.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running.
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
7 crows, 9 Snowy Plovers, 5 Sand Pipers, 4 crabs
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Crab
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Other. Dried remains of Velella Velella.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls, Major cracks appearing in bluffs.
Carl Washburne beach entrance
Looking south from Carl Washburne State Park
Blowout Creek
Velella Velella remains in tide line.
Report Images
Gordon Pollock
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