Mile 113 - Fivemile Creek, north Sacchi Beach - June 25, 2009

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Sacchi Beach is an out of the way paradise with its own loyal following. Those who could not find Shangrila, have instead settled for Sansaria, so called because, according to legend, it was thought that wine coolers washed up onto the beach. But so great was its beauty that even without the vino, visitors still made the worthwhile pilgrimage. It is very seldom that a notable event takes place here, but one is content that the only changes that mostly occur are the imperceptible geological ones. The waves roll in, the sand shifts, the birds (I wish they all could be California Gulls) do bird things, little rocks skitter down the cliffs, the waves roll out, and footprints appear, only to be swept away.Life there is good.Shells, kelp/algae and wood pieces in driftline. Shorebirds (gulls) moving in response to humans. Moderate human impact (10)-3 walking, 1 playing in surf, 5 clamming and 1 cyclist.

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.7 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. Playing in surf: 1. Other Activities: 5 clamming, 1 cyclist. 0 vehicles because there is no public access to this beach. People would have parked at the Merchant's Beach lot.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Notable Wildlife

gulls were the only shore birds.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. remains of 1 bird seen. no leg bands. Only bones without head remained.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.

New Development

Bluff development.

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