Mile 292 Report
January 2, 2009
Bull Whip kelp on the beach.
Report Details
Bull Whip kelp on the beach. Lots of exposed shells and stones at the beach. New timber washed up here and there. A lonely looking pelican standing watch over a dead pelican.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Walking or running: 15. Other Activities: 1 using a metal detector. Folks out on the beach taking advantage of a break in the weather.
Concerns
Notable Wildlife
A few pelicans. Lots of gulls. Lots of "Bull Whip" kelp on the beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. 1 dead pelican with a comrade standing over.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
A few jellyfish
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. lots of timber on the beach.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Evidence of wave overtopping, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Lots of debris on the beach. The look of the beach here changes day to day. Erosion from tides and wave action.
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