Mile 173 - South end of Baker Beach, Sutton Creek, Heceta Beach - January 3, 2009

Report Details

Observer approached mile 173 from the south, crossing Sutton Creek and moving north before doubling back. Though close to low tide, the creek volume was quite high today. The mouth of creek has shifted yet again, moving from its observed location less than a month ago to a spot farther north. One human beachcomber was noted on the beach. He had one canine companion and had come from the Baker Beach Road access point. The level of crab-boat garbage observed in December was not apparent on this visit. Two floats were found, but garbage on mile 173 was minimal today. A number of large jellyfish (approx. 14 inches in diameter) were observed at the high surf line. These jellies were clear with 4 purple orifices each. The section of concrete dock noted earlier is still located to the south of Sutton Creek, on mile 172.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. one beachcomber with dog, walking north on miles 173-174 (entered from Baker Beach road)

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

2 snowy plovers?, 1 flock of sanderlings, large clear jellyfish with purple orifices

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. found two crab floats

Man-made Modifications

Stream modification.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

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