Mile 52 Report
Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
November 21, 2021
Calm and warm day (58 degrees F by end of survey).
Report Details
Calm and warm day (58 degrees F by end of survey). Thirty-five visitors, mostly searching for agates. Fifteen dogs (10 unleashed). Small flock of Western snowy plovers observed in flight and two later observed on beach. Two peregrine falcons in flight. Loose dogs or peregrines in area may have disturbed shorebirds.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 15. Walking or running: 12. Sitting: 3. Vehicles are allowed on beach and not restricted to waveslope. Multiple tracks cross upper beach and run into dunes and over vegetation.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15.
Notable Wildlife
9 Western snowy plovers observed in flight, possibly disturbed by loose dogs on beach or peregrines in area. 2 Western snowy plovers later observed resting on beach. 2 Peregrine falcons in flight, vocalizing and interacting aggressively.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Natural Changes
Creek outlet at south end of beach barred up. Water now pooling in creek channel.
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