Mile 129 - Horsfall Beach on North Spit, directly west of Jordan Cove - July 1, 2018

Report Details

Human Activity: Higher than usual numbers of people. 1 equestrian.Shoreline Wildlife: 1 dead Harbour Porpoise;1 dead large jellyfish

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 13. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 2. Photography: 2. Fishing: 3. Other Activities: Horseback riding. 4th of July vacationers, RVs parked on Horsfall Road outside of camping areas to fill tires, or wait to get into campsites. Many cars parked on Transpacific Highway outside of NFS area, runners, kayakers, bicyclists.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs parking: 30. RVs/Buses parking: 8. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Lots of small sandpiper types in tight packs, some gulls, 0 turkey vultures, 0 osprey.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

1 dead Harbour Porpoise, unknown species (see photos) 1 large dead jellyfish, unknown species (see photo)

Driftline Content

Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).