Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
May 28, 2009
A beautiful morning on mile 221.
Report Details
A beautiful morning on mile 221. Not many people or dogs for such a nice day and low tide. Noticed a "for sale" sign at our normal access point just south of the Moolack Beach parking area. Maybe this parcel will not be available in the future for access. That would be a shame as the trails to the beach from the Moolack Beach parking are steep and slippery.It was nice to see the Whimbrels but we didn't run into any other shorebirds.Apparently very high sand levels this spring (see the comparative photos).
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6. Slow day for such a low tide.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
13 Whimbrels
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Report Images
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