Mile 58 - Floras Lake SP, between Castle Rock and Blacklock Pt - August 19, 2012

Report Details

Walked from Cape Blanco Airport trail to Blacklock Point, down the south side and down the beach to mouth of Sixes River. Mile 58 was all mine, sunny, little wind and temperature was good for walking the beach. Lots of whale signs off beach by 2-3 miles. Not many people on beach, most walked or biked to Blacklock. Saw a few dead birds, pelican, gull, two small water birds, no positive ID. Clear skies, small surf. Ocean flowing into Sixes. Maybe could have crossed on beach side of river mouth. Few folks on south side of river. Lighthouse visible and could see cars at Cape. Long walk but worth it. Few people and great weather. Beaches clean.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Walking or running: 7. Couple of runners, one biker, 5 walker/hikers - enjoying the day

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Good afternoon for whale sprouts, approx 2-3 miles off beach. No other marine animals seen. Assorted gulls, cormorants, oyster catchers and turkey vultures. Light seaweeds.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. one pelican, old, one gull and two small piles of feathers.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

A lot of sea stars on beach. Rescued about 12 off the beach, more were pretty dried out.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks, Wood pieces. very little plastic - few bottles.