Mile 208 - Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek - August 26, 2008

Report Details

I walked my mile 208 -- as well as 207 this day -- as they comprise my commuter route [now] to the bus stops at Seal Rock State Park and Ona Beach! The wrack line was rich -- especially in the remains of marine life. Seems there is more sea palm on the beach than usual -- darn and it's edible! 3 beached common murres. Picture of 37 inch "young of the year" salmon shark that was barely alive on the beach in the surf line at ~7PM. I returned later to measure and take pictures. Enjoy the sun CWers!

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6. Sitting: 1. Fishing: 2.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks, Fire

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

osprey Heerman's gulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. common murres

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

salmon shark "young of the year" 37 inches

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.