Mile 182 Report
Roosevelt Beach, Ponsler SW, China Creek, Big Creek
May 22, 2014
I was happy to see so many marine birds feeding along the surf and near the ocean today.
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I was happy to see so many marine birds feeding along the surf and near the ocean today.There was a low High tide this morning so the surf line was low. It was also sparse and scattered.So few people on the beach on such a lovely day. Sand continues to build up, nearly obscuring the cobble, except on the upper portions of the beach. The patch of basalt one third of the way between the Muriel Ponzler parking lot and Big Creek. Only the tops of it's highest knobs are sticking out. Sand is beginning to drift into small dunes.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. I noted ATV tracks on the beach, but did not see one.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
There must have been a large school of fish off shore, as I saw an Osprey with a small fish, Brown Pelicans, numerous Gulls, numerous Pelagic and Brandt Cormorants. The Turkey Vultures and Tree Swallows were also busy along the cliff lines.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces. sparse and patchy
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