Mile 109 Report
Whisky Run, Fivemile Pt, south end Merchants Beach
December 25, 2009
Surprisingly heavy surf, but no wind, on this gorgeous afternoon.
Report Details
Surprisingly heavy surf, but no wind, on this gorgeous afternoon. Moderate use by humans (14) and dogs (5), with exception of two ATVs doing doughnuts at high speed. Flat beach, clean of debris. A few mussel shells, small rocks and one pile of kelp in the driftline. Gulls and cormorants on a offshore rock.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 4. Photography: 1. 2 ATVs doing doughnuts at high speed -- endangering only themselves.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 2.
Notable Wildlife
The usual gulls, and cormorant on offshore rock. Almost no other shorebirds.
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks. One huge pile of kelp
Report Images
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