Mile 187 Report
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
May 18, 2011
The beach is still largely cobble, sand moving in on the southern end.
Report Details
The beach is still largely cobble, sand moving in on the southern end. Two small slides not far south of the parking. Two new commercial crab pots washed in on the beach. Seaweed just starting to make some growth. Water exceptionally clear in the intertidal.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Walking or running: 1. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 3. Other Activities: collecting Shellfish 3. People were making the most of the minus tide along with good weather
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cormorant, Surf Scoter, Pigeon Guillemot Sea Lemon
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Two small slides not too far south of the parking.
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Mile 187
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
Beautiful sunny day for my first trip to Bob beach while visiting in the area.
EllenHC
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Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
No noteable changes to the beach.
Baller Leigh Anne
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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.
Baller Leigh Anne
Mile 187
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
It was a mild, overcast day with no strong winds.
Baller Leigh Anne
Mile 187
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
Beautiful day on the beach.
Baller Leigh Anne
Mile 187
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
It was a beautiful day, rather warm, many people enjoying the low tide and tidepooling.
SandyJean
Mile 187
Neptune SP, Bob Creek, Gwynn Knoll
Bob Creek is a posted Marine Reserve and no fishing is allowed.
FriendofStrawberry