Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
February 4, 2009
It was my second time visiting mile 222.
Report Details
It was my second time visiting mile 222. It was a gorgeous day and 63 degrees. People I encountered were enjoying the day walking their dogs. There was an exposed old tree root from a Spruce tree on beach. It actually was pretty beautiful. It probably was there years ago.I noticed a yellow bouy marked 103. Did not notice any other fish, etc. washed up on beach except that. I discovered a way down to beach as lots of construction on road around Beverly Beach exit. It is old wagon road down to beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 5. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 2. Tidepooling: 2. Everyone on the beach was enjoying the day and walking their dogs. People were friendly and calm , wonderful day.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Seaweed, wrapped around rocks. Did not notice any wildlife, dead birds.
Beached Birds
no
Stranded Marine Mammals
no
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
hatsmith
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