Mile 187 Report
May 8, 2012
Lovely spring day and super minus tide.
Report Details
Lovely spring day and super minus tide. Beach still largely cobble and rock. Deep piles of pulverized seaweed and wood. Seaweed starting to grow on the rocks and in the pools.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -2.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Tidepooling: 2. People out taking advantage of the minus tide and spring weather.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Song Sparrow, Orange-crowned Warbler, Violet-green Swallow, Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cormorant, Surf Scoter, Pigeon Guillemot, Turkey Vulture, Gulls, Purple Shore Crab, Black Katy Chiton, Giant Green Anemone, Sea Star
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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Beautiful sunny day for my first trip to Bob beach while visiting in the area.
EllenHC
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It was a beautiful day, rather warm, many people enjoying the low tide and tidepooling.
SandyJean
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Bob Creek is a posted Marine Reserve and no fishing is allowed.
FriendofStrawberry