Mile 45 Report
South of Coal Point, north of Brush Creek
June 14, 2015
Birds spotted included numerous Rhinoceros auklets and two Black oystercatchers, along with gulls.
Report Details
Birds spotted included numerous Rhinoceros auklets and two Black oystercatchers, along with gulls.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. Access to this mile is through Humbug Mt. State Park campground which was half full (estimated 12-15 vehicles)
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10. RVs/Buses parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Numerous gulls on beach; two Black oystercatchers on a rock; many Rhinoceros auklets in ocean.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. One large immature gull; one wing and rib cage (maybe surf scoter); one head only (loon species?).
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks.
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