Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
June 20, 2014
No significant changes in the natural appearance of the beach and bluffs.
Report Details
No significant changes in the natural appearance of the beach and bluffs. There were a lot of small rocks covering the beach in areas on the south half, and still a lot of sand cover over the underlying rock formations on the north half. No large debris other than a presumably Japanese structural beam (notched fittings), but a lot of small, mostly plastic debris. Mountain monkeyflower and red clover in bloom on the bluffs.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 12. Sitting: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, American crows, turkey vultures.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 2 common murres, 1 immature western gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Rope pieces, feathers
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