Mile 291 Report
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
September 12, 2021
1 live murrelet, 1 dead murrelet, 1 dead cormorant.
Report Details
1 live murrelet, 1 dead murrelet, 1 dead cormorant. Didn't know what to do about the live murrelet on the beach. Called North Coast Wildlife Center, but it was after hours. Left the bird on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1dead murrelet, 1dead cormorant Didn’t notice any banding 1 live murrelet
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass.
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Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Significant eelgrass with roots accumulated along the shore for the entire mile. Photos attached.
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Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
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Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Beach sand deposition.
Steven Prom
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Another gorgeous day at Watseco.
Chris BERRIE
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Glorious day on mile 291!
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Seemingly millions of Velella vellella washed up on the beach with the prevailing wind out of the north west.
Chris Berrie
Mile 291
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
Found 3 dead sea birds in the same general vicinity washed up.
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