Mile 183 - North end of Roosevelt Beach, Rock Creek, Rocky Knoll - 09/14/2024

Report Details

Nice sunny day at the beach. Not a lot of trash. There were some large piece of wood debris with metal rods in them along the coast, possible old utility poles and also a folded up wire fence. Observed birds were having a carefree afternoon playing in the water. Human activity was limited to walking and and sitting along the coast. There was a small landslide, roughly 6 feet in diameter. No other significant observations to note.

Conditions

Temperature: 66 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 16. Sitting: 3.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

Spotted a flock of Seagulls playing the waves and cleaning themselves in Rock Creek. There was a flock of grey and white birds, possible sandpiper species, running a long the beach. I could not get close enough to take a good picture. Two Crows were hanging out in a tree by the parking lot , and a Pigeon guillemot was sitting on an outcropping of rocks.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. no leg bands, the bird were too decayed to identify

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

There were some jelly like creatures along the shore, some clear and some orange.

New Development

none

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls. none