Mile 330 Report
Sunset Beach, Sunset Lake
September 21, 2022
There were many birds, living and dead (9), seen on the mile of beach.
Report Details
There were many birds, living and dead (9), seen on the mile of beach. Several people (8) and cars (9) as well, along with a few dogs (3). It was strange/interesting to see so many caterpillars on the beach. There was a lot of string-like plastic scattered all along the beach that may be from a shredded tarp.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 6. Fishing: 2.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: fireworks.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 9.
Notable Wildlife
Wooly bear caterpillars and birds (seagulls and pelicans)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 9.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
A few dead jelly fish--not unusual concentration.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Actions & Comments
Concerned about dog poop (3+ piles buried/removed) and excessive numbers of dead birds (at least one pelican). Lots of string-like plastic, possibly individual strands from a shredded tarp.
A caterpillar crawling on the beach sand and leaving a trail.
Dead pelican
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