Report Details

This rocky beach was covered with sand. An unusual amount of driftline debris probably due to recent August storm. A 10ft plus log that was covered with goose neck barnacles was above the water line. The barnacles were opening as if searching for food. Five oyster catchers were noted all clustered together. Erosion continues to be evident on the bluffs. Little evidence of beach litter, but some fishing nets and floats were found as well as other plastic debris washed ashore.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 1.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

5 black oystercatchers

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. Juvenile Common Murres

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Some flat jelly piecesLog washed ashore covered with common goose neck barnacles. They looked above the water line. Many open and searching food

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

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