Mile 210 - Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek - May 29, 2022

Report Details

It was a breezy and overcast day but no rain when we were on the beach. Quite a few people were out probably due to the holiday weekend and the fact that it had stopped raining. We picked up some litter - mostly bits of fishing line and some styrofoam - but nothing remarkable. There was a flock of about 50 Whimbrels and Sanderlings that kept flying up and circling and landing to feed. The tide was high and the recent storm had scoured some sand off the beach so there were areas of small rocks that ran right down to the water; places where rock pickers like to hunt for agates and fossils.

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 13. Playing in sand: 6. Other Activities: 1 person flying a kite. There were enough people on the beach - and the beach was narrow due to high tide - that a large mixed flock of Whimbrels and Sanderlings kept flying around and landing and flying up again as people approached. However, all dogs we saw were on leashes and none chased the birds.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

Whimbrels and sanderlings

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.