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A Sad Gray Whale of a Tail
Despite the foulness riding the breeze from the south, curiosity kept us moving forward. We knew we had to be close to our target.
Steve Weileman
July 18, 2019
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Sun and Halibut at Toleak Beach
Once again we were blessed with some outstanding weather and we had the bonus of watching the opening of Pacific Halibut and all the serious anglers heading out beyond James Island.
Steve Weileman
June 3, 2019
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Another Run at Toleak Beach
What’s the saying about Murphy’s Law? Weather, tide….all was in our favor I was thinking what a great day, that’s when Murphy’s Law kicked in.
Steve Weileman
May 5, 2019
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Despite Record Snowfall A Successful Beach Survey
Tides and weather are the keys to whether we have can conduct a successful bird survey. Tides are predictable; the weather has been anything but this year.
Steve Weileman
March 6, 2019
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Winter Storms Creating Havoc with COASST Surveys
We haven’t had quite the cold weather we usually get but the wind has been remorselessly beating up Washington and playing havoc with our attempts to get to our beach for a COASST survey
Steve Weileman
February 4, 2019
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First Beach Cast Bird Found
I really don’t want to think about the number of miles or the total elevation lost and gained that were traveled to find our first bird but it finally paid off with the discovery of our first bird (and second) to document for the volunteer COASST program.
Steve Weileman
November 7, 2018
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A Summer Hunting the Green Crab
This was only our second year for this site, and actually our first full year. Last year we had a late start as we waited for the permits to make their way through the system. I mention this because it makes is somewhat difficult to come up with any hard conclusions regarding the data.
Steve Weileman
October 27, 2018
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Third Survey at Toleak Beach
Bending down for a better look I saw yet another bit of cougar scat. It wasn’t fresh but that didn’t keep my head from constantly swiveling as I started up the trail to Scott’s Bluff.
Steve Weileman
August 3, 2018
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Successful Bird Survey At Toleak Beach
Looking toward the northwest I observed the dark clouds with deep suspicion. Last time we attempted to conduct a bird survey on Toleak Beach we were hammered by wind and rain.
Steve Weileman
May 9, 2018
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Monitoring Traps Back In The Water At Site 277
It’s hard to say what’s going on, but for our first time out to Site 277 we certainly found much less in our traps this weekend with 2 traps totally empty. Is it the time of year or is something else going on?
Steve Weileman
April 24, 2018
