Report Details

Continued sand and vegetation erosion above shallow bluffs; about 1/3 of beachside bluffs affected. Beach fairly clean; 1 bag of plastic, beer cans, bottles removed. Note sediment layer including ancient forest fire (4000 yrs.?). Wild watercress garden at spring. Nice tidepools. Hobbit Trail well-maintained. One vehicle track proved to be State Park ranger. 4 dead Murres, no bands.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. Recent tracks of vehicle in excluded area proved to be State Park ranger.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.

Notable Wildlife

2 American (Water) Pipits, lone Canada goose.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. Common Murres, no bands.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

Actions & Comments

Continued sand and vegetation erosion above shallow bluffs. See photos.

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Mile 180

November 22, 2023

High tides are sweeping sand away.

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Mile 180

August 21, 2023

The sand at Hobbit Beach was populated with 5 people.

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Mile 180

May 24, 2023

Steam was visible on the beach as cool temperatures and sunshine combined together.

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Mile 180

February 25, 2023

Mile 180 usually has some recent erosion of the dunes and bluffs because of the steep terrain and unstable cliffs of sand.

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Mile 180

October 6, 2022

Natural evolution has changed the appearance of the sand cliffs just south of Hobbit Beach.

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Mile 180

April 7, 2022

I noticed the usual natural increase in sand on the beach starting to cover rocks that are completely covered up in the summer.

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Mile 180

December 17, 2021

Mile 180 is looking like it's usual natural state.

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Mile 180

December 5, 2020

Large waves are causing logs to roll on the beach.

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