Mile 309 Report
Austin Point, Hug Point SP, Arcadia Beach south
July 15, 2008
Beach sand still offshore in these littorals, but moving in.
Report Details
Beach sand still offshore in these littorals, but moving in. Sand level appears 4' - 10' below typical mid-July height, extensive round rock at top of beach. Shorebird population appears normal. Ocean water feels colder than normal. Early morning observation, so human activity low, and mostly strolling. Logging activity in hills above beach toward Angora Pk. continues and is now quite visable from the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Walking or running: 10. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 4. Other Activities: 3 - bicycling.
Notable Wildlife
oystercatchers
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). lots of crab molt
Actions & Comments
Bluffs look stable and well foliated.
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