Mile 223 - Beverly Beach, Spencer Creek, Beverly Beach SP - April 15, 2008

Report Details

The beach was fairly quiet and clean and the amount of human presence i.e. trash from ocean and beachcombers was less than on other walks. The work on the new Spencer Creek Bridge continues and erosion on cliffs South of Spencer Creek is evident. This is the first official CoastWatch report for me so I will continue to monitor the progression of the erosion.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4.

Stranded Marine Mammals

None noted.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

None noted.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks.

Man-made Modifications

None noted.