Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
May 14, 2008
Under cover of a light fog this mature bald eagle feasted on a probable gull; making quick work of it in 15 minutes, while several crows and turkey vultures approached and respectfully watched and waited.
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Under cover of a light fog this mature bald eagle feasted on a probable gull; making quick work of it in 15 minutes, while several crows and turkey vultures approached and respectfully watched and waited.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 5.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: dogs all off leash.Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
12 plus steller sea lion hauled out on offshore rocks3+ pelicans on offshore rocks
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. more wood and logs than usual
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First beach visit after the major storm surges.
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