Mile 31 Report
Otter Point State Wayside, Bailey Beach
May 3, 2014
A few days ago I saw a pair of black oyster catchers, 10 Long-Billed Curlew and about 100 sandpipers.
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A few days ago I saw a pair of black oyster catchers, 10 Long-Billed Curlew and about 100 sandpipers. I'm not sure if they were The Western Sandpiper or The Least Sandpiper. (How would you like being referred to as "The Least Homo Sapiens"?)In Mexico, The Long-Billed Curlew are called "Zarapito". They're good to eat.Attached is a photo of the Canada Geese. During goose season they can be converted to an excellent "Goose bourgnion"
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Greater Canada Goose, 2 (a mated pair)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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