Mile 121 - Gregory Point, Lighthouse Beach, Mussel Reef - September 15, 2012

Report Details

Driftline high and wide especially on south end of beach. Large pile of kelp and seaweed under cliff on south end. Unusual finds: thick nylon rope as from a ship on S end. Will need removal. Wooden debris: piece of building? A piece of plywood with 2 by 4s nailed into it. Very large pieces of perhaps a dock or retaining wall. Also near N end under rocks a yellow perhaps a dry suit. It is held down by large rocks. Few cormorants still in trees on S end, but end of nesting. Good infill above tideline. Some exposed rock below tideline about middle of mile.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 6. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: 2 watching children. Most people came down to beach from houses on cliff above beach.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Just gulls & small land birds

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

New Development

Drainage pipes.

Man-made Modifications