Mile 184 - N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek - September 2, 2020

Report Details

An amazing summer morning on mile 184, with lots of gulls, sunshine, and peace.

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 5. Playing in surf: 1. Other Activities: Living on beach in a driftwood shelter. See photo. Approximately 5 driftwood shelters.. One man was chopping/attacking a salal branch off with a knife on the way to the stairs.

Concerns

Apparent violations: People living on beach..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

turkey vulture, lots of gulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. See photo for identification.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

See photo, unclear if this was a mammal or a fish, deceased.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

Report Images

A deceased bird, unknown species, incoming tide.

Flock of gulls on a low incoming tide.

This deceased animal is approximately 3' x 3' in size.

Human built shelter with person camping. There are approximately 5 human made driftwood shelters on mile 184, all new since last report. Only one occupied.