Mile 198 - Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek - October 2, 2016

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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