Mile 175 Report
Baker Beach Road, Trail
January 5, 2007
Significant removal of sand around Berry Creek (picture) 5-degree beach slope, several large logs, new on beach.
Report Details
Significant removal of sand around Berry Creek (picture) 5-degree beach slope, several large logs, new on beach. Tropical tree fern stem on beach, a few black walnuts in driftline. Wrack very thin and sparse, one area of beach had many bird (Sanderling) tracks, another area extensively pecked or foraged.2 Bald Eagles (1 mature, 1 immature) at Berry Creek.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
1 California Sea Lion
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 12. 7 Western Grebe, 1 Red-throated Loon,2 Glaucous Gull
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
Significant removal of sand around Berry Creek - pictures sent. 5-degree beach slope. Several large logs - new on beach. Tropical tree fern stem on beach. A few black walnuts in driftline. Wrack very thin and sparse. One area of beach had many bird (Sanderling) tracks, another area extensively pecked or foraged. 2 Bald Eagles (1 mature, 1 immature) at Berry Creek. Picture of California Sea Lion (skull).
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