Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
June 18, 2015
Beach is full of sand, no gravel or much of any drift wood.
Report Details
Beach is full of sand, no gravel or much of any drift wood. High-tide line packed with Velella velella. Few birds around. Nesting sites in the cliffs looked used but didn't see any birds active in that area.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 6.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Notable absence of any birds- a few crows and seagulls only.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Continuing to monitor the yellow house perched next to eroding cliff. Owner has been advised of their responsibility if it comes onto the beach.
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