Mile 61 Report
West of New River, Floras Creek, Langlois
April 21, 2009
Human activity was limited to U.
Report Details
Human activity was limited to U.S. government employees performing tasks related to plover nesting.Large mixed flocks of shorebirds and other migratory waterfowl were observed.The breach at mile 62.8 was naturally closed. Beach was generally clean but as usual had large amounts of driftwood.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Other Activities: Working. ATVs transporting biologists, predator control and monitor related to snowy plover nesting activities.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Large flocks of mixed shorebirds (200+)and numerous flocks of geese and possibly Brants were seen. Smaller flocks of gulls, cormorants, terns and pelicans were observed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Breach at mile 62.7 naturally closed.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
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Mile 61 was relatively free of natural and man made debris, dead wildlife and human incursion with the exception of 4 sets of old ATV tracks.
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