Mile 323 Report
Seaside
August 5, 2015
250 people on the beach, due to Volleyball Weekend.
Report Details
250 people on the beach, due to Volleyball Weekend. Numerous gulls observed (82 Western, one Bonaparte's) and two beached birds. Gooseberries are abundant.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 500. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 50. Playing in surf: 50. Playing in sand: 300. Sitting: 100. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: Total number is approximate.. It was the beginning of Volleyball Weekend. Approximately 250 people were already playing on the temporary courts.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.
Notable Wildlife
82 Western gulls, none of which seemed disturbed by the increased activity on the beach.1 Bonaparte's gull1 Trapdoor spider!
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 Western gull1 Common murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Lots of gooseberries.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
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