Mile 236 Report
Gleneden Beach, State Wayside
October 9, 2012
Gorgeous morning walk.
Report Details
Gorgeous morning walk. Two dead birds, one dead and decaying seal/sea lion, otherwise peaceful and warm for October.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 3. Sitting: 1. Photography: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
pelicans, gulls, crows
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. one cormorant; one unidentified (black head and back; white underside
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Large bull (?) sea lion/seal; in advanced stage of dismemberment; no head or appendages. Near Easy Street Access.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Very few - crab shells most noticeable
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. exceptionally clean
Actions & Comments
No problems, no action; surfer waves and no surfers!
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