Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
December 18, 2023
Cloudy day with occasional rain shower.
Report Details
Cloudy day with occasional rain shower. Wind SE 8mph. Very little human activity evident. One walker only. Only 2 vehicles in parking area. Little to no beach debris/garbage. Of note the dead birds with red spots painted (unsure of significance). No birds were banded. Interesting to see shark egg casings and a dead eel (well decomposed)
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. One dog walker. Dog off leash but not bothering birds.
Notable Wildlife
Flock of gulls (approximately 20 birds) at water's edge foraging. No other birds. 2 shark egg case (see photo)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 4 dead birds noted all within small area. 45.51510 N 123.95561 W Of note all had red spots painted on edges of wings, around legs and on beak (see photos)
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
2 shark eggs (see photo) Dead eel (I think) see photo
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Wood pieces. Beach scoured from recent storm and high tides. Large driftwood pieces now uncovered (previously semi buried in sand)
Natural Changes
High tide reached dune edges again. No evidence of overtopping on my mile stretch
Report Images
Helen Welch
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