Mile 109 - Whisky Run, Fivemile Pt, south end Merchants Beach - May 17, 2008

Report Details

Heavy human use (18) on this day when inland temperatures hit 95 degrees, but no adverse impact noted. Unusual large kelp piles and wood pieces in driftline. One Harbor Seal on offshore rock. One dead gull. Gorse, Beach Pea and Pacific Silverweed in full bloom. Sand beginning its annual summer buildup. Two areas of foredune appear to have been planted with American Beachgrass.

Conditions

Temperature: 79 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 3.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

1 harbor seal on offshore rock

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. gull

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces. A couple large kelp piles, unusual for this beach

Man-made Modifications

?: 2 areas of the foredune with American Beach grass, looked very much as if someone had planted them. See photo 2.

Actions & Comments

Tide was too high to get around Fivemile Point. Gorse, Beach Pea (photo 3) and Pacific Silverweed (photo 4) in full bloom. Sand beginning its annual Summer buildup.