Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - May 1, 2016

Report Details

Hot 70' clear day, wind from east. 17 cars in Beachside State Park parking area. 27 people walking, wading, playing with dogs (5), sitting- enjoying a fabulous day. Notable were 17 whimbrels feeding at surf line, and 25+ unidentifiable sandpiper-sized birds- feeding and moving N. Clean beach. Some pebbles and broken clam and crab shell parts present.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 10. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 8. Hot 70' day for beachgoers, moderate winds from east.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 17.

Notable Wildlife

17 Whimbrels feeding at surf line, about 25 sandpiper-sized birds, feeding and moving northward, unable to get close enough to ID.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells. Sand fleas