Mile 184 - N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek - August 4, 2022

Report Details

It was a warm sunny day on Ocean Beach. Lots of people out enjoying the sand, sun and tide pools. The summer sand drifts have arrived on Ocean Beach, most notably the drifts are high near the caves and around the north end of the beach. The sand drifts extend the entire length of the beach obsuring even the rocks and driftwood normally visible along the bluffs. There was unusual concentration of mussel shells present in the driftline. I also noted several juvenile sea gulls. The rock formation mid beach, visible at low tide, was covered with sea stars.

Conditions

Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 26. Number of dogs: 13. Walking or running: 6. Sitting: 5. Tidepooling: 7. Lots of people enjoying a warm day on Ocean Beach.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 11.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. One older common murre. I have filed a report with COASST.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). There was an unusual concentration of mussel shells on the beach. I noted numerous sea gulls including several juvenile sea gulls.