Report Details

Sand has drifted over jetty making access by car or truck impossible. Most litter in parking lot and at access to jetty. Beach debris free. Ocean looking "dirty" with greenish foam.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 22. Early morning walk/run into the fog. Several dogs on beach with owners.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Large numbers of piper-like birds at drift line and several gulls, crows, one buzzard on beach.

Driftline Content

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

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