Mile 195 - South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek - April 11, 2016

Report Details

It was a quiet Monday afternoon with only two beach visitors and one dog (3+2 including myself and Westly). Two differences from my last report in January were noted, evidently resulting from winter storms. The wrack line was completely cleared of all human debris and contained only sand (half) dollars and crab shells. On the southern portion of the mile, many small rounded boulders were washed up in piles along the base of the cliffs. The largest are about a foot in diameter. At first I suspected homeowners adding riprap, but the layer of stones extends for at least 1/4 mile and as much as 30 feet from the cliff. Is it possible that the rocks were always there, but tons of sand over them have been removed? In any case, this seems like a vivid reminder of the power of winter waves and a warning to beach walkers. Two photos are attached.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Sitting: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Many crab shells

Driftline Content

Shells.

Natural Changes

Wide area of boulders washed up at bottom of cliffs

Report Images

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Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

September 28, 2024

It was a pleasant, warm day to share the 804 Trail and beach with quite a few visitors.

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Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

June 30, 2024

This is my first walk and report since losing my canine companion, Westly, over a year ago. The only important observation in this report is tire tracks from illegal driving on the beach.

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Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

January 11, 2024

Walking north oh Wayside Lodge I saw 15 or so dead Black Turnstone. That was the only species of bird that was dead. Lots of plastic bottles that I picked up.

Mary Beth Bonte