Mile 222 Report
Moolack Beach N, Coal Creek, S of Wade Creek
November 7, 2012
A good break in the rainy/foggy weather to get out for a survey.
Report Details
A good break in the rainy/foggy weather to get out for a survey. A lot of sand cover: many of the previously existing rock beds are covered along the base of the bluffs. Driftline wrack was very sparse, almost non-existent, and what was there was made of of tiny bits of vegetation, plastic, shells, feathers, etc. A bald eagle flew by over the top of the bluff.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 14. A lot of people and dogs out enjoying the sunbreak.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls, a common raven, and a bald eagle. Many small (
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 4 Common murres1 Northern fulmar
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. very sparse, and very small pieces of materials checked above; hardly any kelp
Natural Changes
Small rockslide at about 44.712758; part of structure of a drainage pipe in 3rd set of pipes from south end collapsed (see photos).


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