Mile 121 Report
Gregory Point, Lighthouse Beach, Mussel Reef
December 21, 2012
More houses getting noticably closer to edge of cliff.
Report Details
More houses getting noticably closer to edge of cliff. A new large eroded area visible. Even at low tide, large waves making it hazardess to walk on the north end of the beach. Visible rock on beach is normal. More erosion of cliffs than beach. Large amount of big logs on the beach. Not much trash. Some plastic and glass bottles and Styrofoam. Black Oystercatcher, small shorebirds and gulls. Two people walking with two dogs.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
No mammals. Black Oystercatcher, Small Shorebirds, Gulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
none
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces. large amount of big logs. Not much trash. bottles, styrofoam. plastic bottles
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.
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LouiseW
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