Mile 209 Report
Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
September 8, 2010
While this report was filed in late October the survey was done on September 8 just 2 days before we left on a 16 day trip hense the late filing.
Report Details
While this report was filed in late October the survey was done on September 8 just 2 days before we left on a 16 day trip hense the late filing. Things were normal for late summer with a sand buildup on the high beach and many clumps of eel grass present. Beach gradients from the bluff out were 1 foot in 30 on the north end and 1 in 24 at Wandemere.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 5. Light use
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
12 bunches and 82 single pieces of bull kelp scattered on beach
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Three common murres, one an adult and two birds of the year
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. bones of one hair seal
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
one bird-eaten rockfish frame
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
nothing
Natural Changes
nothing
Actions & Comments
Nothing this time that required action.
bloeffel
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
It was a nice, sunny and mild day today.
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There was more litter on the beach after the recent storm.
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
10 people, 1 dog, three sets of vehicle tracks on beach (ATVs ?
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
Beautiful day with a lot of human activity.
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
Nothing of concern viewed during this visit.
scottmillman
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
15 people observed, all walking along beach, some with dogs.
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Ona Beach north of Beaver Creek, Tracy Creek
More re-work on riprap construction under permit BA-687-13.
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