Mile 299 Report
South end Manzanita Beach
February 6, 2008
This was a calm morning after another storm, lots of fresh driftwood on beach.
Report Details
This was a calm morning after another storm, lots of fresh driftwood on beach. A big black Plastic float, usual water bottles, pieces of rope and plastic (but not too much). Only people were a retired couple from Vancouver, Canada who are camped in the State Park. They are heading to Mexico. The sand dunes were wind sculpted hard and easy to walk on. Beach grass planted last summer seemed to all be there, even if moved around and buried a bit. Not much bird activity.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Walking or running: 3.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Notable Wildlife
3 crows, 2 song sparrows, 5 gulls (sp?), some piles of kelp
Stranded Marine Mammals
none
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, 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. new driftwood from recent big storms, pieces of lumber,plastic, rope
Man-made Modifications
storms had altered dune modifications made last year
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
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