Mile 186 - Tenmile Cr, Searose Beach N of Stonefield Beach Wayside - September 16, 2011

Report Details

Very small amount of litter on the beach. Ten Mile Creek travels south along the shore through the sand, meeting the ocean directly west of the parking area at Stonefield Beach Wayside.

Human Activities

Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4. Photography: 1.

Concerns

Apparent violations: cut salal dumped on beach; cow parsley growing on shore bank.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7.

Notable Wildlife

swallows, sea gulls, cormorants, crows

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. juvenile gull

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks. minimal amount of small plastic seen. One plastic bait box

Man-made Modifications

wide path cut into bank to allow beach access

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls. 1. north of Agate Creek large landside. 2. south of agate creek smaller landside approx. 8 foot by 8 foot.

Actions & Comments

None