Mile 184 Report
N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
April 10, 2008
This was the first walk on my mile.
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
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
One landslide noted on the north end of the mile.
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Mile 184
N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
Ocean Beach was COVERED in Velella, By the Wind Sailors.
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Mile 184
N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
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
It was a blustery day on Ocean Beach.
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Mile 184
N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek
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
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
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
It was a partly sunny day on Ocean Beach.
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