Mile 199 Report
Beachside SP, Waconda Beach, Little Creek
December 15, 2022
Gorgeous sunny day.
Report Details
Gorgeous sunny day. People activity only towards north end. Beach is very clean, only a handful of small plastic/styrofoam picked up. The wrack line consisted mainly of stones, shells, some seaweed and some papery shreds I assume are from some kind of sealife. 3 dead birds, 2 species. 2 live seagulls. There are a few newly deposited large logs. One of them is covered in small barnacles.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 9. Playing in surf: 1. People were at the north end. People and dog tracks down to Beachside Park.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Styrofoam. Thin and patchy.
New Development
Steps down bluff. 3 sets of steps look newer.
Man-made Modifications
Graffiti and carving small caves on bluff.
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MathisS
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It was a gorgeous sunny day after all the rain. The barnacle log that I have been observing for months is still on the beach.
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