Mile 198 Report
Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek
October 2, 2016
Calm morning, beach walk completed ahead of approaching rain storm from south.
Report Details
Calm morning, beach walk completed ahead of approaching rain storm from south. 2 people, 2 dogs walking. Beach is scoured and uneven, showing recent storms and moderate high winds in last 2 days. Large amount of very small mole crab parts along tideline, along with Dungeness crab parts, broken clamshells, and small pieces of kelp. 1 adult Herring gull, 1 Ring-bill gull, and some Western gulls, with immature W. gulls mixed in. Clean beach.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. Few late season campsites in use at Beachside State Park campground
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, many are juveniles, 1 adult Herring gull, 1 Ringbill gull.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Large amount very small mole crab parts along tideline. Some Dungeness crab parts and clam shell pieces.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Actions & Comments
Beach is wind-scoured and uneven, evidence of recent storm and moderate winds.
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