Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
December 2, 2013
I have two new beach partners so am looking forward to more regular walks on "my mile".
Report Details
I have two new beach partners so am looking forward to more regular walks on "my mile". Today we were out at the receding tide after a high of 8.5. It had been raining earlier and the wind was not too much fun so we (and the gulls) had the beach to ourselves.The beach was pretty clean. A lot of sand, not too much cobble. Not even much garbage near China Creek or Big Creek. No one camping in the campgrounds maybe?
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.
Human Activities
Only us die hard "dead bird" people out there this blustery day.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Notable Wildlife
There were a large number of gulls (maybe 200) on the shore at the mouth of Big Creek.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. we banded it for COASSTSooty Shearwater
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. patchy, only small amount of human garbage mixed with
Man-made Modifications
someone had put up large vertical poles for a volley ball net.
Nikki T
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