Report Details

The waves were very tumultuous and have sculpted a steep beach with plenty of driftwood... The purple wrack line is worth a look...

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Other Activities: horse back riding.

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

4 to 6 seagulls only

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Velella velella in purple pieces in the wrack line

Driftline Content

Shells, Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). bits of jellyfish Velella velella mixed with what i have head are srands of protein created in the waves from pollen...

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune. The south side of Berry creek is eroding ... because the creek is heading into it... clumps of dune grass are sliding down

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

January 19, 2022

The last time I surveyed the beach, there was very little debris to be found, This time, unfortunately, there was a lot!

Kit Kirkpatrick

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

September 15, 2021

The paths out to the beach from Baker Beach Road is much wider.

Kit Kirkpatrick

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

August 3, 2021

A sunny but foggy and windy morning.

Kit Kirkpatrick

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

September 26, 2020

Not much to report.

Kit Kirk

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

December 4, 2018

It was a beautiful, sunny day on a clean and quiet beach!

Kit Kirk

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

June 18, 2018

Collected some debris.

Kit Kirk

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

January 13, 2018

Happy to see such a clean beach.

Kit Kirk

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Mile 175

Baker Beach Road, Trail

December 18, 2017

Llive gulls and sandpipers.

Kit Kirk