Mile 207 - Seal Rock Wayside north, Seal Rocks, Deer Creek - January 2, 2009

Report Details

There was an unusually high amount of people (20 to 30) probably due to the rain storm on the 31st and 1st. They all appeared to be rock hunting. There were 13 vehicles in the parking lot.We counted about 20 to 30 surf scoters in the surf. one gull had a sea star halfway down its throat and appeared to behaving trouble getting the rest of it down. It tried to fly but could only get a few feet off the ground.The driftline had bits of plastic, wood and small rocks in it. there was a hypodermic needle, a tire with wheel still attached and an orange fisherman's float

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 20. all people seemed to be rock hunting after the storm.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 13.

Notable Wildlife

About 30 surf scoters in the surf1 gull on the sand appeared to be having difficulty swallowing a sea star. It was stuck about halfway down its throat.Tried to fly but could only get a few feet off the ground

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

Lots of rain on the 31st and 1st caused the stream to rise. It was difficult to cross but we managed. Small rocks covered the sand almost to the bluff.

dianemaloney

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