Mile 210 Report
Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek
September 15, 2019
A long walk on a wet morning.
Report Details
A long walk on a wet morning. Not many people out this day. Wind was calm although it was raining lightly. Surf was low. Have noticed more birds moving south over the last few days. Whether this is weather-related or migration or both, not sure. Certainly, this time of year we always see pelicans flying south, low over the water behind the surf.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Fishing: 2.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Several strings of Brown Pelicans flying south low over the water, beyond surf. Two Pigeon Guillemots flying over surf. Harbor seal(s) occasionally poking head up in surf near Lost Creek. On the sand, small flocks of sandpipers (sp.), a few Western Gulls, a few American Crows.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. No bands. Common Murre (photo attached).
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. We picked up some trash: plastic garbage bag, shot gun shell, folding pocket knife, beer can, misc bits of plastic. We noted a considerable number of small crab carapaces and body parts.
Natural Changes
Nothing notable.
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