Mile 210 - Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek - July 7, 2015

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

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

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