Mile 307 - Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek - August 21, 2022

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Very nice day out there and a few people were all enjoing the surf. The large number of pelicans has been very cool to watch. The large number of crab shells washing up has been a bit strange as well. Smell from the whale that washed up seems to have lessened, and it is now half burried in the sand.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 30. Tidepooling: 10. Most people where in Arch Cape with just a few walking around on Cove Beach.

Notable Wildlife

Probably 100 or so pelicans on Cove Beach. Most were standing on the sand, and a few were out fishing in the ocean. Lots of seaguls as well, and on osprey.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. The dead whale carcass that washed up some time ago is still on the north end of Cove Beach, although now partially buried in the sand.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Large amount of dungeness crab shells have washed up. Seems to be from molting as its just the shells

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

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Mile 307

Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek

March 14, 2024

The wrack line contained small (2-4") crab casings, clam shells and broken sand dollars. There was a small land slide near a house drain line - see picture. The sand level was low on the north end of mile 307 which leaves the rocks uncovered.

RICK HESS