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Busy late-summer sunny Sunday; lots of people on the beach near the main access points. A few dogs, some on leash, but all well under control.There is a path down the bluff, apparently from houses at about NW 50th Drive, going past a "No Trespassing" sign. Also, in an apparent natural shallow cave in the bluff, a young man was apparently carving graffiti in the sandstone. Photos included of both of these.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 165. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 26. Playing in surf: 33. Playing in sand: 20. Sitting: 72. Other Activities: 13 - Guided tour group?.

Concerns

Apparent violations: Sandstone graffiti artist at work; "do it yourself" access path.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 20. RVs/Buses parking: 2.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. Common Murres, all badly decomposed

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Wood pieces. One ~18"x30" plywood sheet; otherwise pretty clean

New Development

Steps down bluff.

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There is a path down the bluff, apparently from houses at about NW 50th Drive, going past a "No Trespassing" sign. Also, in an apparent natural shallow cave in the bluff, a young man was apparently carving graffiti in the sandstone.

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July 5, 2021

Hot fireworks and smoldering fires on beach.

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