Mile 187 Report
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
January 27, 2010
The minus tide brought out the rock pickers and the tidepoolers.
Report Details
The minus tide brought out the rock pickers and the tidepoolers. The beach has been scoured to bedrock and cobble. The driftline is large driftwood pushed up right against the bluff.Many crab boats just offshore running their pots.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: -0.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Walking or running: 6. Photography: 4. Tidepooling: 7.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 11.
Notable Wildlife
50 Gull sp., 11 Black Turnstones, 9 Starlings, 1 Harbor Seal, 1 Sunflower star
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 Ochre Seastar
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Many plastic pieces, large driftwood
Actions & Comments
Seasonal erosion of sand exposing bedrock and cobble beach
Report Images
turnstone
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Beautiful sunny day for my first trip to Bob beach while visiting in the area.
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No noteable changes to the beach.
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Overall a surprisingly quiet day at the beach.
Baller Leigh Anne
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A beautiful day with a very low tide.
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It was a mild, overcast day with no strong winds.
Baller Leigh Anne
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Beautiful day on the beach.
Baller Leigh Anne
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Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
It was a beautiful day, rather warm, many people enjoying the low tide and tidepooling.
SandyJean
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Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
Bob Creek is a posted Marine Reserve and no fishing is allowed.
FriendofStrawberry
