Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
February 1, 2016
I very much enjoyed being back on Muriel Ponsler beach (mile 182) after a protracted absence.
Report Details
I very much enjoyed being back on Muriel Ponsler beach (mile 182) after a protracted absence. I brought a friend with me. We were looking for dead birds for COASST, as well as surveying "my" mile. Heavy seas this winter have exposed the volcanic outcropping that had been covered with sand last summer. There is also a lot of large wood at and above high tide line in certain parts of the beach, as well as wood tossed nearly to the pavement in the parking area.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
2 immature bald eagles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. pile of gull feathers from kill breast only of Cassins Auklet no legs
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping
Nikki T
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