Mile 198 Report
Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek
December 13, 2015
We did a partial walk, even though it was low tide, ocean waves extremely high, tideline within 100 feet of bluff.
Report Details
We did a partial walk, even though it was low tide, ocean waves extremely high, tideline within 100 feet of bluff. Heavy flooding of Beachside campground requiring caretaker to move RV. Large amount of woody debris along beach and in campground. 2 bird carcasses- 1 Northern fulmar, 1 Cassin's auklet. Difficult to access beach due to campground flooding, and walked only a short distance due to high tidal surges. 5 lbs. plastic pieces removed from beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.1 feet.
Human Activities
Beachside Campground closed. Caretaker had to move RV due to ocean flooding into campground. Obvious flooding and woody ocean debris throughout campground.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Some bull kelp in tideline
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 carcasses, 1 Northern fulmar, 1 Cassin's auklet in tideline
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). 5 lbs plastic pieces removed from beach. Bottle parts and tops, other plstic pieces.
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