Mile 129 - Horsfall Beach on North Spit, directly west of Jordan Cove - June 26, 2011

Report Details

The day was gloriously sunny and warm(!). We were surprised how well populated the area just over the dune from the parking lot was. M129, one mile south of the parking lot, was quiet. Good for us! The ocean was fairly flat, the breeze light, and we enjoyed a snack and a short snooze. Shells (clams, cockles and broken sand dollars), many crab carapaces and dime-sized ,clear jellies in the driftline. Four people and two dogs walking on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Parking lot very active, particularly with ATV campers. Mile 129, which is 1 mile south of the parking lot was very quiet, as no ATVs are allowed on 129. Many people enjoyed the beach just over the dunes from the parking lot.Quite happy to see an elder female jog/walking. Fresh hoof prints in the sand but no horses.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs parking: 5. RVs/Buses parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.

Notable Wildlife

1-gull.Dime-sized clear jellies deposited in the drift line.Many crab carapaces.Clam, cockle, and sand dollar shells were numerous.Only 1 small deposit of red branched seaweed.

Driftline Content

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