Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
April 27, 2024
lots of dead velella!
Report Details
lots of dead velella!
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Tide Level: 0.223 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 16. Sitting: 6.
Notable Wildlife
about 30 whimbrel; some crows, starlings, gulls. heard in trees bewicks wrens, white crowned sparrows, song sparrows
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. black bird, probably a common murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. lots of dead velella
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. the animal casings are the many dead velella which comprised a very significant portion of the wrack line
Man-made Modifications
graffiti near nye beach on small rock
Julie Parker
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