Report Details

Minus tide revealed 9 nudibranchs.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 25. Tidepooling: 18. Other Activities: 6 watching seals.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 16.

Notable Wildlife

few gulls on beachheard oyster catcher near large rock island north

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

Saw 9 nudibranchs in small tide pool. More sand on north beach.

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It was a beautiful day at Strawberry Hill, with many visitors -- and the resident harbor seals -- enjoying the balmy weather.

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The high surf (even at low tide) made for dramatic conditions during this visit.

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Mile 188 has no notable changes since my last visit two months ago.

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