Mile 310 Report
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
November 17, 2016
3 dead birds (2 Fulmar and one possible Rock Sandpiper) no leg bands, or oil.
Report Details
3 dead birds (2 Fulmar and one possible Rock Sandpiper) no leg bands, or oil.No dogs or other humans. No marine mammals. Cloudy, low tide (maybe around 3 ft.).Shoreline had grasses, driftwood, micro-plastics. Collected a plastic clothes basket, bottles and plastic bags.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. No leg bands. 2 - Northern Fulmars 1- Sandpiper (maybe)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Actions & Comments
Removed plastic debris from beach.
newton
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