Mile 204 Report
Driftwood Beach Wayside, Buckley Creek
October 17, 2011
It was a most interesting walk.
Report Details
It was a most interesting walk. The sun was out, but the wind a bit strong to be comfortable.The large number of birds was fascinating. And the gal photographing the stranded seal pup was very giving with her information. A very curious and scientific adventure!
Conditions
Temperature: 69 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 7.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Walking or running: 11. Playing in sand: 1. Photography: 1. Very interesting: A woman was running down the beach with her cameras (2). Eventually we caught up with her. She was photographing a stranded Northern Fur Seal Pup for (Steven?)Rice. His job is monitoring stranded animals on the beach. We actually helped her a bit.... standing guard in case others came along to see what was going on. No one did , The incident was most interesting.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
The stranded Northern Fur Seal pup.And..... Hundreds of seagulls (and 1 pelican) waiting very very patiently for , what we think was, a food source to wash in. It was like they all knew something we did not know!
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Enganglement: 1.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Northern Fur Seal pup
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
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