Mile 5 Report
Chetco Point, Macklyn Cove, Mill Beach, Zwagg Island
March 4, 2008
Considering the winter storms we have experienced, there has been relatively little visible impact on the shore.
Report Details
Considering the winter storms we have experienced, there has been relatively little visible impact on the shore. The sand that recedes during the winter seems to be shifting back in; no apparent new vegetation at the high water line.
Conditions
Temperature: 34 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3. Quiet winter morning, brilliant sunshine (even though your program wouldn't allow this possibility).
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Usual gulls; two "sixpacks" of black Oystercatchers
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. 0One seagull, adult
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Landslides/major boulder falls. continuation of small slides on bluff facing Zwagg Island
Actions & Comments
Considering the winter storms we have experienced, there has been relatively little visible impact on the shore. The sand that recedes during the winter seems to be shifting back in; no apparent new vegetation at the high water line.
Berner
CoastWatcher
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