Mile 22 Report
Pistol River SP central
August 12, 2008
The Pistol River remains closed from the ocean.
Report Details
The Pistol River remains closed from the ocean. A large number of pelicans and gulls mingled with a few cormorants seem to be 'headquartering' at the lake feature that accumulates just past the bridge when the river is blocked. Photos will be uploaded later.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 7. Photography: 5.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Notable Wildlife
120 pelicans, 3 semi-palmated plover, 20 sanderling, 1 osprey, 1 oystercatcher (July 21), 1 whimbrel (July 21), 2 ravens, 12 double-crested cormorants, approx 50 gulls (Western?), - 6 large kelp with bulbs- 2 sponge- about 12 dead crab shells
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. none
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks, Wood pieces. 1 tire
Actions & Comments
There are now dunes accumulating about 50 meters in from the highest tide incursion between the ocean and land-locked lagoon along side hwy 101. These have stands of European beachgrass growing in them and appear fairly stable over the last month or two.
KenBax
CoastWatcher
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I observed an unusual piece of large iron debris on the beach next to "wind surfers" rock. Update March 8: Jake responded that he and another ranger are working with NOAA to try to figure out who is belongs to and then a plan for removal.
Shari Botermans
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Overall clean, windswept beach with lots of massive driftwood and notable dune erosion.
Lavenne22
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The information and photo are from John Chapman at HMSC.
Volunteer Trainer
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Pistol River SP central
This "hotspot" for international windsurfing competition in the summertime,the Pistol River Wave Bash is nearly abandoned now and there was no one else to see the sunset from there tonight .
Muriah
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The Pistol River remains closed from the ocean.
KenBax