Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - January 5, 2020

Report Details

Cloudy day with mod SW winds, 48'. Of note, mod. amts of razor clam shells, lack of usual small pebbles, many small ( less than 1/4") plastic pieces along driftline, otherwise clean beach. 7 people walking,5 dogs. Usual winter overtopping of winter tides into areas of closed Beachside park campground- leaving some sand deposits.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 7.

Notable Wildlife

Several seagulls flying at a distance. 1 Fox sparrow in closed campground

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. razor clam shells

Driftline Content

Shells, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Many tiny pieces of plastic ( less and 1/4") along driftline

Natural Changes

Evidence of wave overtopping. sand deposits in beachside campground areas, usual amount in winter