Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - February 15, 2015

Report Details

63' warm balmy sunny day in February! Wind moderate from NE. 20 people enjoying the beaches, on long holiday weekend.Lots of broken sand dollar and razor clam shells, small pebbles and sticks recently washed ashore from recent high windstorm 1 week ago. Some seagulls flying at a distance. 2 bird carcasses- 1 Cassin's auklet, and second probably the same, but not enough identifying characteristics for definite ID. Beach mile absolutely clean of human debris, unusually so in winter.

Conditions

Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 19. Other Activities: 1 bicycling. Warm balmy day, 63' in winter. Beachside campground closed. Families enjoying long holiday weekend.

Notable Wildlife

Distant seagulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. 1 Cassin's auklet, 1 probable C. auklet carcass

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Large amounts of broken sand dollars and razor clam shells.

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.