Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
December 18, 2014
The large storm of one week ago has cut steep dune fronts from S to N.
Report Details
The large storm of one week ago has cut steep dune fronts from S to N. I have not seen steep dune cuts in the rock sheltered N part of the mile before.Unusual amount of small fragments of hard plastic litter.I dead cormorant.Unable to visit marine garden, storm ruins low tide. I cannot visit suffering seastars
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
No people because this is lull between storms. Litter is many dozens of small hard plastic fragments, also some bulky rope. A garbage bag is filled and put in garbage can at Harris Beach Day Use area
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
No birds feeding at mouth of Myers Creek, which is unusual.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. black, webbed feet, long pointy beak. Cormorant?
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
none
Driftline Content
Wood pieces. The litter is well dispersed...small plastic fragments plus rope
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. one foredune has wave incusion from the S with wood deposited.
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