Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - November 6, 2011

Report Details

Noted 1 resting adult common murre 80' above low tide line. Approached and gently picked up bird. No injuries noted, breast fat present, bird vocally protested and tried briefly to bite. Returned past first row of breakers, and did not see the bird 1 hour later on return. 3 C. Murre carcasses at high tide line, not fresh. Mod. amounts of larger razor clam shells on beach. some eel grass strands and wads on S. half of beach mile in high tide line. Removed about 5 lbs of ocean debris- fishing line, plastic, plastic bags.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. Beachside state park/campground closed for season. One runner on the beach.

Notable Wildlife

few gulls fling southward. Moderate amounts razor clam shells. 1 adult C. Murre 80' above tide line, resting on beach.Easily secured, breast fat present, no injuries noted. bird protested vocally and tried to bite. Returned past 1st row of breakers, not visible on return.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. 3 adult common murre carcasses well above low tide line, not fresh.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Mod. amount of larger razor clam shells present. Eel grass strands and wads frequent on southern end of mile.

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks.

Natural Changes

Sand verbena seems very healthy at this time of year, in foredune area