Mile 31 Report
Otter Point State Wayside, Bailey Beach
August 24, 2016
Dead sea lion observed (no photo, due to camera battery being dead).
Report Details
Dead sea lion observed (no photo, due to camera battery being dead). Curlew also observed.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Curlew (migratory shorebird)
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Sea lion, dead, approximately 1/2 mile south of Otter Point
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Sea lion is badly decomposed, approximately 72 inches long. Report filed with Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
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