Mile 307 Report
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
July 4, 2008
The beach looks normal for this time of year.
Report Details
The beach looks normal for this time of year.I have observed dozens of brown pelicans recently. About two weeks ago, I saw three mature bald eagles. One of them picked up a live seagull and took it near Gull Rock and dropped it in the water. The Common Murres are nesting on Gull Rock.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: -1.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Walking or running: 8. Surfing: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
6 oyster catchers
Actions & Comments
Between one and two feet of sand have moved back on shore during the month of June.
Bald Eagle
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Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
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
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Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
Other than the wheel and tire, the beach was very clean.
Rick Hess
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
8 people and 2 dogs were walking on the beach.
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Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
Three people were walking on the beach.
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Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
I was the only person on the beach.
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Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
Beautiful sunny day on the beach with a few pockets of snow from the storm two days ago remaining.
patecobb
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
There were two people and one dog walking on the beach.
Bald Eagle
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
12 sea stars were on the large rock 100 feet south of Arch Cape.
Bald Eagle