Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - July 22, 2007

Report Details

Unusual amount of actively foraging shorebirds. Recent bloody predation on two of 2 adult common murres. Eagles, maybe? They are seen in area- breast predation only. Two garbage sacks of plastic,lighters, toothbrushes, styrofoam, plastic and glass bottles(some with oriental markings) removed. moderate amounts of sea palms in surf line.

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 4.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

5 marbled godwits20 semipalmated plovers3 short billed dowitchers1 red necked phalarope in surf

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. 2 common murre chicks3 adult common murres, 2 with recent breast predation- had no breast fat on examination of chicks and 2 of 3 adults.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 5.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam.