Mile 200 Report
Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP
August 15, 2010
What a beautiful summer morning on mile 200!
Report Details
What a beautiful summer morning on mile 200! The tide was out, the shoreline was free of litter, the temperature was mild, and there was a slight breeze.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 26. Woman from neighborhood dumping home garbage.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Pelicans, gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Not able to determine.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks. Very little litter found on mile 200.
Natural Changes
Noticed a large stump that has been newly exposed.
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