Mile 2 Report
McVay Creek, South of Red Point
March 2, 2009
The last part of mile 2 (ends at Red Point) I was able to walk because no one around to stop me when I went looking for permission to pass the NO TRESPASS signs.
Report Details
The last part of mile 2 (ends at Red Point) I was able to walk because no one around to stop me when I went looking for permission to pass the NO TRESPASS signs. New development of the Southwind point. About 8 trees removed and digger there to smooth after pulling roots to prepare for building. Site looks clean. A nice area to walk.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Birds: sea gulls, black turnstones,Black Oystercatcher, cormorantsLarge bulb seaweed
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. one bird.. Western Grebe
Stranded Marine Mammals
one dead harbor seal..Turkey vultures & seagulls working on it see picture
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
5 fish heads only (from cleaning on board I believe), lingcod
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
New Development
Bluff development.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls. see pictures
Actions & Comments
tree down new this winter..see picture.
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The last part of mile 2 (ends at Red Point) I was able to walk because no one around to stop me when I went looking for permission to pass the NO TRESPASS signs.
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