Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
September 22, 2009
A lovely warm, windless, but slightly foggy morning with few people at low tide.
Report Details
A lovely warm, windless, but slightly foggy morning with few people at low tide. The track down to the beach on the Moolack Beach end shows recent erosion.
Conditions
Temperature: 73 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Surf and Black Scoters in surf, one Killdeer on beach (first time we've seen one there), and two Whimbrels foraging in wrack line and surf.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. one Common Murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. scores of 2-4" and fewer 5-6" Dungeness Crab shells
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.
New Development
Drainage pipes.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
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