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Entered the beach at Patterson State Park to start this mile south of Patterson Creek. The creek was easy to cross. The multitude of Crystal Jellies on the driftline continued for the whole mile walking south. Observed 2 dead birds in the driftline and 1 dead bird buried in the sand closer to the dunes. Many walkers and runners were enjoying this beautiful sunny morning, as well as, a family playing in the sand and bikers riding by the surf. The dogs observed were either on a leash or in control by the owner. Reached the end of the mile near Big Stump and walked back near the dunes and bluffs. Saw evidence of erosion of the dunes and observed many large logs on top of the dunes. The bluffs also showed evidence of erosion.

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 28. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 23. Playing in sand: 1. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: Motorized Bikes - 2.

Concerns

Fire

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 12.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. 1 murre, 2 gulls ?

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass. Numerous Crystal Jellies

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.

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December 13, 2023

Patterson creek had a heavy flow of water coming down to the ocean this afternoon.

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September 19, 2023

Patterson creek was gently flowing and easy to cross near the ocean.

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July 8, 2023

A beach brush fire occurred on July 2 around 3 p.

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June 22, 2023

Beautiful sunny Thursday morning - perfect for walking Mile 200.

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May 1, 2023

On Saturday, Apr 29, there was a volunteer cleanup event organized for a Girl Scout Gold Award with SOLVE starting a Patterson State Park.

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Mile 200

January 23, 2023

Although there were only 6 cars parked at Patterson Creek State Park this early Monday morning, I saw quite a few walkers and off leash dogs on the beach.

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November 3, 2022

There were a few cars in the parking lot in Patterson State Park this cool non-windy Thursday morning.

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