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It was a beautiful, sunny day, which, together with the 3-day weekend, drew a large crowd to the beach.There was nothing negative encountered except one dead bird, probably a Common Murre (see photo).It is exciting to report that one large sea star was seen with binoculars just north of Overleaf Lodge. There used to be dozens here. It must be very lonely.The walk ended with a glorious sunset (photo).

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 46. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 39. Playing in surf: 3. Sitting: 4. Access to the mile was from Overleaf Lodge. There were an unusual number of beach visitors for this time of year, from a 3-day weekend and the first sunny weather in a while.

Notable Wildlife

At the low tide line on an offshore rock just north of Overleaf, one large sea star (about 12 inches) was seen with binoculars. It is sad that the sighting of just one is now so significant and exciting.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Probably a Common murre (long bill) but unusual brown on head (juvenile?)Picture attached.

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam.

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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.

wetwabbit

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

Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

September 18, 2021

I was just curious if a person who is knowledgeable about geology could explain what I'm seeing in the cliff here?

daveincamas

Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

July 31, 2021

I walked Mile 195 with my dog Westly on his eleventh birthday.

WetWabbit

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

April 8, 2021

Walking mile 195 has resumed, now that steps from the 804 trail to the beach, in the middle of the mile, are back up.

WetWabbit

Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

July 31, 2020

Half of mile 195 is on the 804 trail.

WetWabbit

Mile 195

South San Marine Beach, Starr Creek

July 31, 2020

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