Mile 46 Report
Rocky Point, Retz Creek, north of Coal Point
July 10, 2015
A few dead animals and many live ones!
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A few dead animals and many live ones! 2 dead gumboots, 1 dead dolphin, 1 dead harbor seal. We have also pulled 3 tires from the beach over the past 2 months. Geez the ocean can be a harsh place to live! Thanks to everyone who joined.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 4. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 4. Fishing: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Osprey!
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Just the wings.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. 1, harbor seal, 100ft north of trail entrance
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
We also found a deceased dolphin.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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