Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
August 1, 2012
A quiet cool day at the beach.
Report Details
A quiet cool day at the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 16 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 3.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Small flock of Larus occidentalis
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Common murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Along low tideline earlier in day, many dead Cancer magister for no apparent reason.
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Marine debris, Shells.
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
None
Actions & Comments
No
John Markham
CoastWatcher
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