Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
July 31, 2018
Several western gulls standing on beach.
Report Details
Several western gulls standing on beach. Flocks of brown pelicans flying over.
Conditions
Temperature: 20 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 31. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Several western gulls standing on beach. Flocks of brown pelicans flying over.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Larus ocidentalis (?). immature, broken into fragments
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
New Development
Steps down bluff. Very sturdy looking steps from top of cliff down onto cobbles.
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