Mile 54 - South of Cape Blanco, access road to Elk River - May 17, 2014

Report Details

Fifteen people were using the beach or surf, along with 6 dogs. Children played in the creek, most adults were walking or playing with dogs. A large group of gulls, along with several pelicans and a dozen whimbrels were on the shore. Two dead mammals: one seal and one deer. Vultures were working on the deer. No noticeable changes on the beach. It was very clean.Trouble uploading photo. Will send to Ed Rossiter.

Conditions

Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 1. Surfing: 2. Unusual to see surfers on mile 54.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

Large flock of gulls, some pelicans on shore and in near water. A dozen or so whimbrels on shore. Several turkey vultures cleaning up dead deer.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. Dead seal (I think) about .75 miles north of Elk River mouth. I will email a photo.

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.