Mile 235 Report
Gleneden Beach south
January 4, 2024
Throughout mile 235 and into 234, there were 13 dead Cassin's Auklets washed up on the beach, many just at tide line, 1 dead seabird, (long neck and white belly - see photo), and one dead sea lion. Much foam and bull kelp on shore.
Report Details
Throughout mile 235 and into 234, there were 13 dead Cassin's Auklets washed up on the beach, many just at tide line, 1 dead seabird, (long neck and white belly - see photo), and one dead sea lion. Much foam and bull kelp on shore. This was just after low tide of the afternoon.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.2 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3.
Other Activities: 12 - 15 people walking the beach, 3 dogs.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 14.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Unsure what species, deep cuts in body, newly deceased.
Report Images
Valerie Baker
CoastWatcher
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