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There were still a few clumps of dead mussels, many mussel and barnacle shells on the beach, and many places where the mussels and barnacles are gone.Some sloughing of midden from the bank south of the parking area and possible digging in one spot

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 1. Photography: 1.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 12. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

12 Black Turnstones6 ScotersBig piles of bull kelp

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Juvenile Common Murre

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. small amount of plastic

Natural Changes

midden erosion south of parking/ possible digging

Actions & Comments

A few clumps of mussels, many mussel shells on beach many places where mussels and barnacles are gone from rocks, mainly south of the creekerosion of bank , sloughing of midden, possible diggingsouth of parkingI will contact OPRD re:possible digging in midden

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Mile 187

June 24, 2023

Beautiful sunny day for my first trip to Bob beach while visiting in the area.

EllenHC

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October 28, 2018

No noteable changes to the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

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September 3, 2018

Overall a surprisingly quiet day at the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

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June 15, 2018

A beautiful day with a very low tide.

Baller Leigh Anne

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April 4, 2018

It was a mild, overcast day with no strong winds.

Baller Leigh Anne

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January 28, 2018

Beautiful day on the beach.

Baller Leigh Anne

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September 24, 2017

It was a beautiful day, rather warm, many people enjoying the low tide and tidepooling.

SandyJean

Mile 187

March 23, 2017

Bob Creek is a posted Marine Reserve and no fishing is allowed.

FriendofStrawberry