Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - March 8, 2009

Report Details

The tide seemed way in for mid transition to a 7.9 level, even considering moderately strong wstern and northern winds and the change to daylight savings time. Lots of detritus from sea foam heaped close to the banks. No shore birds, but did observe western gulls in flight, Fairly heavy kelp beds in spots. 41 degrees, moderately strong winds of about 20mph, cold rain turning to a snow mix.

Conditions

Temperature: 41 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.

Human Activities

No one on the beach in rough weather. Tidal level seemed higher than mid-transition to a 7.9 level, even considering daylight time change and north and northwestern winds. Parking area to Beachside campground is now open for the season and about 12 sites were occupied.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

A few heavy kelp beds. Western gulls were in flight over the beach but no birds were at shoreline.

Beached Birds

No problematic oiling, but sea foam oils and detritus were packed up against the banks.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces.