Mile 61 Report

Location:

Curry

West of New River, Floras Creek, Langlois

Conditions:

Thursday 9:30 AM

Foggy

51° F

Wind:

Calm/Light from the N

Tide Level:

3.4 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

1

Activities:

Rockhunting:

1

Concerns:

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

Activity Comments:

Notable Wildlife:

Sanderlings, large numbers of geese

Dead Birds:

Total:

0

Stranded:

Total:

0

A dead sea lion was observed at mile 62 and reported.

Fish & Invertebrates:

Driftline:

Kelp or Algae·Animal casings (e.g. crab, shrimp molt)·Shells·Wood pieces

New Development:

Modifications:

Natural Changes:

Evidence of wave overtopping

Comments:

Summary:

One beach walker was collecting agates on a clean, wind-swept beach. Large numbers of geese were flying south above the fog. Although it was low tide the high surf overtopped the low dunes at numerous locations with water flowing into New River (photo).