Mile 196 Report
Vingie Creek, San Marine Beach south
June 1, 2023
Very little man-made debris in the wrack line today.
Report Details
Very little man-made debris in the wrack line today. Sand is starting to build back in near some of the bluffs. Saw a flock of geese land on the beach until they were chased by a dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6.
Notable Wildlife
A flock of 13 migrating geese landed on the beach. We moved away to not disturb them but they were soon chased by a dog.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Flock of geese on beach
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