Mile 210 Report
Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
July 7, 2015
Again we were pleasantly surprised at how clean the beach was.
Report Details
Again we were pleasantly surprised at how clean the beach was. It was a beautiful day with more people on the beach than we saw last month. Most of the dogs were on leash but one was chasing seagulls. Owner caught dog and put on leash. We found one small evidence of fireworks just south of the park. The two eagles we saw north of the park were beautiful. Unfortunately I had forgotten my phone so didn't get any pictures.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 22. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 4. Other Activities: 2 riding fattire bikes, 1 road biker napping on beach.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Two bald eagles perched on snag 1/4 mile north of park
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. couldn't identify. Only carcas remains
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Beachgrass planting or removal. Notices more beachgrass plantings south of park
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
It was a quiet morning on the beach.
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
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Martha Kopplin
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
There was a lot of foam on the beach.
mrkopplin
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Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
I am attaching a photo of a dead Murre that I found on our beach.
mrkopplin
Mile 210
Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
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