Mile 20 Report
Saddle Rock, Crook Point
May 17, 2012
Light driftline with 12 different genera of kelp and algae, terrestrial mosses, Leather Bryozoa (Flustrellidra corniculata), the flowering plant, Phyllospadix (Seagrass) and small rocks.
Report Details
Light driftline with 12 different genera of kelp and algae, terrestrial mosses, Leather Bryozoa (Flustrellidra corniculata), the flowering plant, Phyllospadix (Seagrass) and small rocks. Notable wildlife included one Peregrine Falcon, 10 Brown Pelicans, one Pacific Loon, 13 Harbor Seals in south bay and hauled out on offshore rocks, seven Canada Geese, four flocks of Whimbrels fying north over ocean, one Red-tailed Hawk, two Steller's and one California Seal Lions, four pairs of Black Oystercatchers, One Spotted Sandpiper and Surf Scoters in bay. The large fish box remains on the south beach while a large black float and wood pallet appeared on the north headland beach. On south beach, low sand exposed large cobbles with drift logs on top of the rocks. Sand was moving onshore. Major landslide brought a large tree to the beach. The sky was clear and sunny. Air and ocean temperatures of 57 and 53 degrees F, respectfully. Wind speed was 10.5 mph from the NW.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Notable Wildlife
One Peregrine, 10 Brown Pelicans, one Pacific Loon, 13 Harbor Seals in south bay and hauled out on offshore rocks, seven Canada Geese, four flocks of Whimbrels fying north over ocean, one Red-tailed Hawk, two Steller's and one California Seal Lions, four pairs of Black Oystercatchers, one Spotted Sandpiper and Surf Scoters in bay.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks. Leather Bryozoa (Flustrellidra corniculata), mosses.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Kelp and algae found in the driftline were as follows:Mastocarpus (Turkish Washcloth), Fucus (Rockweed), Pterygophora (Old-growth Kelp), Egregia (Feather Boa Kelp), Alaria (Ribbon Kelp), Porphyra (Nori), Neorhodomela (Black Larch), Mazzaella (Iridescent Seaweed), Ptilota (Sea Fern), Rhodoymenia (Pacific Rose Seaweed), Pleurophycus (Broad-rib Kelp) and Callophyllis (Beautiful Leaf Seeweed). Also present was the flowering plant, Phyllospadix (Seagrass). Large fish box remains on the south beach. A large black float (4 ft x 4 ft x 3 ft) and a wood pallet are at the north headland area. On south beach, low sand exposed large cobbles with drift logs on top of the rocks. Sand was moving onshore.Ocean temperature was 53 degrees F. Wind speed was 10.5 mph from the NW.
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Except for one small heavy patch of drift, the driftline was sparse with kelp/algae, Leather Bryozoa and crab carapaces.
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The driftline was absent except for two localized areas with terrestrial-derived leaves, mosses, wood pieces, some shredded blades of Pterygophora(Old Growth Kelp) and a few invertebrates and other algae and kelp.
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Peregrine Falcon resting on south end of Saddle Rock.
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Light driftline with 12 different genera of kelp and algae, terrestrial mosses, Leather Bryozoa (Flustrellidra corniculata), the flowering plant, Phyllospadix (Seagrass) and small rocks.
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Three boats seen drifting very close to offshore rocks.
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The south beach lacked driftline and sand has accumulated around the drift logs and over the large rocks at the base of the headland.
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The driftline was light on the southern and northern portions of the beach but heavy on the middle portion of the beach with large amounts of kelp/algae and forest duff.
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