Mile 185 Report
S of Stonefield Beach Wayside, Tokatee Kloochman Wayside
November 23, 2008
It is fascinating to watch the changes in the sand movement from summer to winter.
Report Details
It is fascinating to watch the changes in the sand movement from summer to winter. Our mile is rocky all summer and now the sand has moved back south and covered the rocks, and also the metal frame of an old boat stuck in the south end.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 5. Other Activities: 1 archeogeologist. the archeogeologist was looking at the layers on the bluff for signs of prehistoric human activity
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Notable Wildlife
7 Pelagic Coromorants, 1 Brandts Cormorant, 7 Surfbirds, 7 Harlequin Ducks, 3 Black Scoters, 50 Surf Scoters, 3 Brown Pelicans, i Guillemot. 59 Harbor Seals.
Actions & Comments
The sand has moved south for the winter, covering the metal boat frame that comes out in summer, and making it possible for us to walk the whole mile from Stonefield Beach access.
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