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Since this is Labor Day there was lot of activity on the beach.  Many people and dogs. We noticed the bluff had been excavated about a quarter mile north of Vingie Creek. Sand and vegetation had been removed from a section about 15 feet wide going back about 40 feet. The removed height was about 3 feet.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 33. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 32. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: Person who was sitting had been camping on the beach.

Notable Wildlife

Observed an osprey diving and catching a fish.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. gulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.

Man-made Modifications

Dune modification/removal, Sand removal. A roughly 15 foot wide section of the bluff has been removed completely, sand and vegetation gone. It was probably about 3 or 4 feet tall. Will include pic.

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Mile 196

October 2, 2023

Many feet of sand have accumulated over the summer.

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Mile 196

June 1, 2023

Very little man-made debris in the wrack line today.

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Mile 196

March 1, 2023

Considering the strong tides of winter and some recent westerly winds debris on the beach is relatively light.

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Mile 196

December 1, 2022

King tides have washed up to the bluffs but no erosion.

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Mile 196

September 1, 2022

Sand has built back to a high level on the beach.

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Mile 196

June 1, 2022

Very low tide so two people clamming.

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Mile 196

May 8, 2022

Discovered a dead marine mammal at the high tide line.

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Mile 196

March 3, 2022

The winter tides have exposed some gravel on the northern part of this beach, and brought out some agate hunters.

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