Mile 293 Report
March 25, 2009
Quiet day on the beach for the middle of spring vacation.
Report Details
Quiet day on the beach for the middle of spring vacation. There is a lot of wood on the beach and some has been cut and hauled away presumably for firewood. One bonfire was still smoldering.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 45. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 29. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 6. Other Activities: 5 feeding seagulls. There is a lot of wood on the beach and some has been cut and hauled away presumably for firewood. One bonfire was still smoldering. The Beach Clean-up is on Saturday. There's not much to pick up, but there is some litter from bonfires and boats.
Concerns
Driftwood removal, Fire, Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
sandpipers and seagulls; seaweed, kelp, and jellyfish
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.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. sleeping bag, plastic bottles, juice containers, plastic bags, and aluminum cans
Actions & Comments
LOTS of wood on the beach and riprap . . . all sizes, lengths, and types. No evidence that damaged riprap has been repaired (between NW 5th and NW 7th).
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Overall the beach looked pretty good for post king tides and fireworks.
Mary and Zio
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For the day after a holiday weekend the beach was exceptionally clean.
Mary and Zio