Mile 213 Report
January 15, 2015
Quiet day on the coast.
Report Details
Quiet day on the coast. No concerns. Lots of small litter (plastic/styrofoam) in the driftline.4 dead birds. This mile is just south of South Beach Park and the ranger often cleans this stretch of coast.Photos will be added when my camera is fixed.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 9. People walking with or without dogs. A very quiet day at the coast.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
No birds were seen.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. Photos of the birds will be entered with the report later (camera is in the repair shop).
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Lots of small bits of styrofoam/plastic in the driftline. Nothing else unusual.
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