Mile 31 Report
Otter Point State Wayside, Bailey Beach
August 31, 2014
Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me.
Report Details
Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me. The sea lion was dry, dark brown in color, looked in good condition (except for being dead).....
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 8. Sitting: 8.
Notable Wildlife
very few
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Sea lion, dead on dry beach. Over 6ft long. No wounds on top of animal, too big to roll over. About 3/4 mile S. of Otter Point.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
none
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