Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
April 25, 2014
I first attempted to do this survey on 4/18/14 at at 4-5' tide, since I have previously been able to access the entire mile at up to 6'.
Report Details
I first attempted to do this survey on 4/18/14 at at 4-5' tide, since I have previously been able to access the entire mile at up to 6'. But it was impassable due to high water, whatever the cause(s).There were no significant changes in the natural features of the beach, other than shifting sand, and more exposed rock shelf on the northern end of the mile. But there was a lot of washed in debris, possibly of Japanese origin.Debris included a broken wood pallet with no marine growth on it, a stainless steel rail fixture presumably from a marine vessel, an object resembling an umbrella handle with small barnacles, several plastic bottles with Asian characters and barnacles, five glass jars with Asian characters and barnacle growth, dozens of small (
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 7.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls and a flock of small shorebirds: couldn't see well enough to identify, but possible Western Sandpipers in migration.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. See photos
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