Mile 200 - Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP - August 30, 2013

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Beautiful day on Mile 200. One dead seal pup (see photo). Mild fog with sunshine, nice summer weather. One lone Bonaparte's Gull was spotted as well as many pelicans, gulls, and sandpipers.Several drift wood structures.

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 15. Other Activities: flying kites (2). Tire tracks from Park Ranger.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

Bonaparte's Gull (1), small and large sandpipers, gulls, crows, pelicans.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Not sure what it was. Black and white, approximately 5 pounds.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. Seal pup, deceased.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. No litter present! :)

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