Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - December 7, 2014

Report Details

Calm overcast morning. Bird carcasses at tide line, 4 Northern fulmar, 5 Common murre, 3 unidentifiable birds, 1 Black turnstone. 1 50+ flight of sandpiper-size birds, few Western gulls and crows. Moderate amount of razor clam shells, plastic debris, several plastic bottles, 1 crab pot float. Significant was 12-15 yellow nylon crab bait straps. 30+ lbs garbage removed.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 8. Beachside park closed. Talked briefly with camp host, explaining our activities.

Notable Wildlife

Few western gulls, one 50+ flight unidentified sandpipers?

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 13. 4 northern fulmar, 5 common murre, 3 unidentified, 1 black turnstone

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. mod amount razor clam shells

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam. 1 damaged crab pot float, several plastic bottles