Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
August 8, 2016
Şummer sands have been stacked against (but not to the top of) last winters badly eroded dunes.
Report Details
Şummer sands have been stacked against (but not to the top of) last winters badly eroded dunes. The beach itself has interesting sand features such as crescent dunes. In the north part of the mile, the beach is protected by large offshore monoliths, so less sand is deposited. A large bed of driftwood remains unburied.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Walking or running: 6. Photography: 3. Windsurfing: 3. A few wind-lovers about to wind surf, a few others walking against a strong north wind, the majority standing and looking at pullouts.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. RVs/Buses parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, bathing in Myers Creek
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Only the wings remained on both. Gray and white mix of colors.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
New Development
none
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
Summer sands have filled the beach and have attempted to stack up in place of the vegetated dune faces lost last winter
Actions & Comments
No problems.
Report Images
Bob Harvey
CoastWatcher
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