Mile 207 Report
Seal Rock Wayside north, Seal Rocks, Deer Creek
April 5, 2009
It was a sunny day with virtually no wind.
Report Details
It was a sunny day with virtually no wind. There was very little litter from the land or sea. Seeing the oystercatcher right there on the sand was a treat for us. One group of people found a glass ball that appeared to be from one of the factories nearby. It was very cleanOtherwise everything looked normal. It was a gorgeous day.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 40. Fishing: 1. most were rockhunting
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
about 10 gulls1 oystercatcher
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. none
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
one dead red starfish
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
We saw none
Actions & Comments
no
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