Report Details

This was the first walk on my mile. It was done in two phases due to the height of the tides. Initial walk was from north to south. Second walk was from the south end to just a rock outcropping away from the end of the initial walk. Given lower tides it will be possible to walk the full distance later in the spring. It is beautiful and quite prestine given its rugged nature.This walk will be the benchmark for future walks.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Pair of bald eagles, a red tailed hawk, surf scooters, double crested cormorant, western gulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. approx 200 lb of 1/2 " polyethelyn rope, crab pot, large non-biodegradable materials

Man-made Modifications

Dune modification/removal, Stream modification. due to the hard surf on this rocky mile broken by sandy inlets

Natural Changes

Evidence of wave overtopping, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

June 8, 2024

One landslide noted on the north end of the mile.

Brandie Etzkorn

Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

March 27, 2024

Ocean Beach was COVERED in Velella, By the Wind Sailors.

Kelly Simmons

Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

October 17, 2023

It was a partly cloudy day on Ocean Beach.

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

August 21, 2023

It was a blustery day on Ocean Beach.

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

July 13, 2023

A bit of a blustery day on Ocean Beach.

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

May 27, 2023

Wow, what a change from the beginning of the month!

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

May 5, 2023

It was a cloudy, rainy day on Ocean Beach.

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

March 14, 2023

It was a partly sunny day on Ocean Beach.

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