Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
February 26, 2008
Oceanfront home had a speaker aimed at the beach and was broadcasting the loud screeches and chatter of birds.
Report Details
Oceanfront home had a speaker aimed at the beach and was broadcasting the loud screeches and chatter of birds. It was not only annoying for those walking the beach but it was driving the wild birds nuts. If it's an attempt to keep birds away from their house, it's not working. Seagulls, pigeons, crows, etc. were all flying up to the speaker. Reported problem to the sheriff who said there's not much he could do about it, if it's during the daytime. Am I correct in thinking that a problem such as this could be termed "wildlife harrassment"?
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: possible harrassment of wild birds.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Beached Birds
I only walked half my mile. I saw a couple dead comorants
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Actions & Comments
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TerryH
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LisaBC
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