Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
September 22, 2023
Clear warm day.
Report Details
Clear warm day. Minimal human activity. 2 dead cormorants at high tide line
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 4.8 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4.
Other Activities: biking x 2. Shore birds moving in response to walkers but no harassment.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
2 dead cormorants Large (30-40 birds counted) flocks sanderlings scavenging at high tide line
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. none noted. see photos and location
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
scouring / ledging of sand close to dune line
scouring and ledging of sand close to edge of dune line indicating wave activity
Dead Cormorant
Dead Cormorant #2
Packing crate
North view MP marker 29
south view MP marker 29
Report Images
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
A LOT of fresh Eel grass noted in clumps.
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
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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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