Mile 15 Report
Boardman SP, China Creek, Spruce Creek
August 14, 2008
Day was foggy and cool,hot and sunny inland.
Report Details
Day was foggy and cool,hot and sunny inland.No other people present.Some signs of human activity,driftwood hut building and very small amount of not to recent chain sawing.Minimal amount of litter,mostly rope and water bottles washed up from boats.One partial hull of a wrecked fiberglass boat approximately 12' to 14'long.Lots Of sea stars on the rocks below high tide.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.
Notable Wildlife
Large number of sea stars
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 11.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
EKeith
CoastWatcher
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