Mile 206 - Seal Rock Wayside south, Elephant Rock, Hill Creek - November 18, 2012

Report Details

High tide and large storm waves prevented walking the entire mile. Numerous birds in surf and sheltering on beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Other Activities: wave watching from cliffs.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

About 150 seagulls sheltering on beach 2. (Had huge thunderstorms last night) About 50 other birds out in surf at beach 1 - too far away to tell what kind. One small kelp wad on beach 2

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Lots of foam at Elephant Rock

Actions & Comments

High tides and work schedules have curtailed efforts. Could not walk the entire mile today due to tide and large storm waves. Huge thunderstorms with driving rain and hail last night. Couldn't get to the section with the house that is being built along beach 3 cliff.