Mile 189 Report
Gwynn Cr, Neptune SP / North access, Cummins Cr
July 14, 2018
I covered the middle and southern portions of the of the mile, starting about 6:15 am.
Report Details
I covered the middle and southern portions of the of the mile, starting about 6:15 am. The morning tide was quite low, -2.0', but the surf was 7'-9' so beach access was out of the question along the southern rocky portion. I didn't see any other people on the southern rocks but by the time I returned to the beach between Cummins Creel and Gwynn Creek around 9 am, there were a few people on the beach.I encountered river otter tracks on the beach. They were exploring, apparently, the isolated rocks jutting out of the sand between Cummins and Gwynn Creeks. I also thought it was interesting to find a little right-eyed flounder, only about an inch long, cast up on the beach, and I also came across a lone dead Pacific sardine. I don't see those too often in the drift line.
Conditions
Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 10. Other Activities: Families, couples, and friends enjoying the beach, a few with their dogs. Normal beach enjoyment. Most visitors kept near the parking area at Cummins Creek
Concerns
Apparent violations: N/A.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Notable Wildlife
There is usually a flock of gulls loafing at the mouth of Cummins Creek, and that was the case today. They will get up and move in response to human and dog disturbance, which is frequent during nice weather such as today. I encountered river otter tracks on the beach approximately midway between Cummins Creek and Gwynn Creek.
Beached Birds
N/A
Stranded Marine Mammals
N/A
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
I came across two dead fish, a tiny right-eyed flounder, Pleuronectidae, maybe. I'll attach a photo and you can tell me! The other was a Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. The drift line was pretty clean. Besides the fishes mentioned above several kinds of drifted macroalgae were present, mole crab molts and spruce needles too. There were, not doubt, plastic fragments and some shore based litter, but it wasn't too prevalent.
New Development
The steps at Cummins Creek are maintained, but nothing new.
Man-made Modifications
N/A
Natural Changes
There is always erosion on the bluffs south of Cummins Creek
Actions & Comments
N/A
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