Mile 289 Report
December 13, 2012
We caught the "king" tide at the jetty.
Report Details
We caught the "king" tide at the jetty. Water was moving well up the oceanside of the jetty and then pouring into the bay side. The swells weren't huge, probably 10 feet. During a storm with 20 to 30 foot waves, it would be quite a sight. The long time landmark, the stern of a wrecked crab boat, was not visible now. Sand has covered it. Winter storms may uncover it again.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 9.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
large flocks of shorebirds in surf area
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6. 3 northern fulmar1 glaucous wing gull1 western gull1 common murre
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. lots of large kelp piles, many plastic containers
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
More sand, foredune moved west over summer and fall
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