Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
September 22, 2009
What an AWESOME morning in Rockaway Beach!
Report Details
What an AWESOME morning in Rockaway Beach! It was an unbelievably warm and calm day yesterday with a brilliant sunset. It looks like we're in store for more of the same today. I've attached a picture of one of the partial squids we saw the seagulls feasting on this morning. The whole squid that we saw yesterday must have washed out with the tide.
Conditions
Temperature: 72 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 48. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 32. Beach cleanup was last Saturday so the beach looked very clean.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
3 squid (two had the head and tentacles removed and one was whole). I've attached pictures.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic bottles and bags
Man-made Modifications
Riprap repair between NW 6th and NW 7th is scheduled for October
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