Mile 204 Report
Driftwood Beach Wayside, Buckley Creek
June 15, 2009
Sunny day, low tide, not much wind.
Report Details
Sunny day, low tide, not much wind. About a dozen people and 3 dogs observed. No seabirds present, only crows. 3 large plastic bags picked up. A cruise ship passed heading north - seemed close to shore. Some type of dark residue noticed on top sand, mostly in drained recessed areas.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 12.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
crows only - no sea birds
Beached Birds
none
Stranded Marine Mammals
none
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. several large pieces of plastic (dry cleaning bags, shopping bag
Natural Changes
some exposed roots show potential for erosion
Actions & Comments
A large cruise was observed, heading north,near to the shore.
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