Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
May 12, 2024
Walkers on the beach.
Report Details
Walkers on the beach. Low tide. Bald Eagle feeding at shoreline. Beach scoured by high winds and tides. Very little plastic seen/retrieved today.
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -0.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6. Other Activities: Kite flying. Quiet Sunday morning.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None except dogs off leash but not harassing birds or wildlife.
Notable Wildlife
Bald eagle noted feeding at water's edge with a small flock of distressed gulls (10) close by. Not sure what they were feeding on as I didn't want to get too close
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces. Beach scoured by recent high winds and tides. Velella drift has abated with only a small amount now visible.
Report Images
Helen Welch
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