Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
August 7, 2009
50?
Report Details
50? people enjoying a cool day on the beach and many playing in the sand. Dead birds and lots of seaweed and kelp in area in the Hallmark Hotel and Elizabeth Inn.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 53. Number of dogs: 10. Playing in surf: 10. Playing in sand: 20. Sitting: 10. Tidepooling: 4.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 23.
Notable Wildlife
isolated gulls, dead birds on beach;seaweed clumps especially in front of Hallmark Hotel; smaller clumps elsewhere.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. At least 3 species of birds dead (small black and white, a gull, and my on the beach and mixed in w/seaweed debris, though one was a beautiful cormorant I believe. A vulture was working away at a gull carcass.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
na
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
not evident--possible warning on water quality for the Nye Beach area
Diane H
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