Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
June 24, 2023
High winds likely resulting in lack of bird life.
Report Details
High winds likely resulting in lack of bird life. 5 gulls feeding at shoreline. Minimal to no plastics/garbage. 2 live starfish.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Other Activities: Very quiet evening on the beach for a beautiful day.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
Notable lack of bird life likely due to high winds (gusts up to 23 mph)
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces. Minimal to no plastics/garbage. 2 live starfish. Notable lack of bird life likely due to high winds (gusts up to 23 mph)
South view MP marker 29 at high tide line
North view MP marker 29 at high tide line
Report Images
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
A quiet human day due to a chilly wind and thick fog in the morning ( clearing at the time of my walk.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
Beautiful solitary walk on beach today.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
Interested to note on today's walk was that there is no eel grass to be seen.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
Quiet day on the beach.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
Breezy day at the beach.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
A windy and cloudy day with storms threatening Very little human activity and birds were few , likely sheltering The small "dune" formation around the roots of the Sea Rocket persisted in spite of high tides and storms
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
A partially cloudy day once the marine layer lifted. Excited to see large flock of sanderlings feeding at high tide line then putting on an aerial show for me Noticing early "dune" formation around roots of sea rocket
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