Mile 228 Report
Rocky Creek State Wayside, Whale Cove
May 5, 2018
Both the Whale Cove beach and Rocky Creek wayside were in good condition as usual, however there were rubber surf boards and a downspout that were found both on the beach below the houses on the bluff and hung up among small vegetation on the cliff in between the houses and the beach.
Report Details
Both the Whale Cove beach and Rocky Creek wayside were in good condition as usual, however there were rubber surf boards and a downspout that were found both on the beach below the houses on the bluff and hung up among small vegetation on the cliff in between the houses and the beach. Aparently wind had carried items from the yard of a resident, littering the beach below. Only two items were found that were likely washed up from the sea: a buoy and some netting. Evidence of a recent fire on the beach was present.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: 2 people picnicking. All people were on the Rocky Creek wayside, none were on the Whale Cove beach, although some (youth) clothing and other items were left on the Whale Cove beach, perhaps with the intent to return
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
one Canada Goose, 8 seals were seen just off-shore of Whale Cove beach, crows, sea gulls
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
New Development
Steps down bluff. Railing on ladder to Whale cove beach was repaired following damage from high waves in January.
Actions & Comments
Debris that would fit into the collection bag and could be carried up the vertical ladder on Whale Cove beach was removed.
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