Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
August 26, 2008
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!
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.
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
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Animal casings or molts, Marine debris, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Report Images
kittyhorse
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Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
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Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
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Mile 208
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
(This is part two of my report as I divided up the mile into two trips.
Batthecat
Mile 208
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
The cliff erosion is significant.
Batthecat
Mile 208
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
Photos show how high the surf got.
Batthecat
