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Hundreds of birds were swarming along the surf line, from pelicans to small shorebirds. They were so thick they blackened the horizon. Quite an amazing event. Can't believe I didn't have my camera! Elk grazed in the dunes on this very warm calm evening.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 6.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Notable Wildlife

Hundreds of birds were swarming along the surf line, from pelicans to small shorebirds. They were so thick they blackened the horizon. Quite an amazing event. Can't believe I didn't have my camera! Elk grazed in the dunes on this very warm calm evening.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. one each: gull, shearwater, northern fulmar

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

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