Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
December 9, 2024
Gorgeous, quiet winter afternoon alongside dozens of sea pickles, a moderate rockslide at south end, disconcerting complete absence of birds, and sadly typical two armfuls of marine debris.
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Gorgeous, quiet winter afternoon alongside dozens of sea pickles, a moderate rockslide at south end, disconcerting complete absence of birds, and sadly typical two armfuls of marine debris. Dozens of pyrosomes strewn along entire mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Oddly, absolutely no wildlife or birds on the shore, in the water, or on the cliffside. Two gulls at the end of my walk, just south of Schooner Pt.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Two decaying pelicans (?) at north end
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Dozens of pyrosomes strewn along entire mile
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Kelley
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Mile 221
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