Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
January 31, 2009
The lack of recent storms seem to have brought the sand back on shore.
Report Details
The lack of recent storms seem to have brought the sand back on shore. Earlier in January many rocks were visible, but now they are again buried in the sand. No noticable bluff erosion has taken place. There are numerous large tree trunks and pieces of wood at the bluff line. Also unusual is the lack of birdlife. Due to a lack of rain, China Creek and Rock Creek are no longer causing any erosion.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Other Activities: 2 with metal detectors. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the sunshine.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
As has been the case lately, no birds were seen in the water or the sky.
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks.
Jackie
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