Mile 212 Report
Holiday Beach north, Moore Creek, Grant Creek
July 11, 2012
The beach was pleasant and sunny, with 11 people and one dog enjoying the morning before the afternoon fog bank came ashore.
Report Details
The beach was pleasant and sunny, with 11 people and one dog enjoying the morning before the afternoon fog bank came ashore. People were walking, running, sitting, flying kites and playing soccer. Sand covered the rock shelf and cobbles, and there was very little debris. Large driftwood had been used to build several wind shelters, one decorated with a crab float. Birds included gulls (including one Heermann's Gull), crows, swallows, sparrows, House Finch, 2 eagles, 3 Caspian Terns, and 28 pelicans flying north. The cliffs were adorned with yellow monkeyflowers, clover, wild rose and asters. All in all, a very nice day for a walk on the beach!
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 1. Other Activities: kite flying, soccer. People enjoying the beach, saw Mountain bike and horse tracks
Concerns
Apparent violations: tire tracks.
Notable Wildlife
gulls, 2 eagles, white-crowned sparrow, house finch, crows, 3 Caspian terns, 28 pelicans flying north; few crab carapaces, some dried seagrass and fucus
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces. 1 shaggy piece of mooring line
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Landslides/major boulder falls.
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