Mile 90 Report
West of New River, New Lake
January 17, 2009
Paddled back S from mile 89 and entered beach at S end of New River Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Area.
Report Details
Paddled back S from mile 89 and entered beach at S end of New River Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Area. Walked N and S from this point. Inspected beach campsite for human impact. Saw Tundra Swans flying over - 56 in two groups. Saw large groups of Western Sandpipers feeding along river adjacent to beach. Also large flocks of American Coots. Didn't see any Sanderlings, and only a few gulls. Light driftline of a few shells, animal casings, algae, wood pieces and debris. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.
Notable Wildlife
Western Sandpipers, Tundra Swans
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
relatively clean beach.
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