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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).

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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

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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

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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Mile 184

N of Ocean Beach Picnic Area, S of Squaw Creek

January 1, 2023

One of the busiest days I've observed on Ocean Beach.

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