Mile 185 Report
S of Stonefield Beach Wayside, Tokatee Kloochman Wayside
November 14, 2010
A misty, foggy day with no wind.
Report Details
A misty, foggy day with no wind. We found the birds and seals much calmer and less upset by our presence. The Surf Scoters (40) were in very close to shore, mostly females and juveniles. 52 Harbor seals. Considerable sea foam. The beach seemed to have a lot of smaller cobbles among the larger ones so it was easier to walk.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
40 Surf Scoters, 2 Black Turnstones, 7 Oystercatchers, 6 Harlequin Ducks, 8 Pelagic Cormorants, 3 Starlings, crows and gulls. 52 Harbor Seals.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. gull
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells. Looked like confetti with all the plastic debris in the driftline.
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