Mile 204 - Driftwood Beach Wayside, Buckley Creek - January 7, 2013

Report Details

The wind was strong.... perhaps 30 mph. We walked south to begin our mile, walking from Drift Creek to Bayshore. There were many waterways to ford. The sand was wet from high tide all the way to the bluff. The strong winds were blowing the wet sand at beach level and visibly to the north. On the way back north, I kicked a broken styrofoam boat bumper and it travel north so fast I am sure it was in Newport for dinner time.The new bluff erosion was right where Drift Creek enters the beach. Unfortunately we do not yet have our 2013 tide book. But I know the high tides that evening and the next day were extremely high.All in all, another interesting and enjoyable walk on a very very blustery day.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

Only 1 flock of gulls. They were huddled together with their backs to the wind. They were right at the mouth of Drift Creek.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Many many logs.... some so violently pushed to the shore that they stood straight up and down like a telephone pole.

Man-made Modifications

One absolutely well engineered driftwood lean to shelter. Nestled into a grassy dune, it completely gave respite to the very strong winds.

Natural Changes

Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Visible retreat of solid bluff. These were small landslides.. perhaps from high wave action

Janets

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