Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
July 13, 2021
1 dead murre.
Report Details
1 dead murre. Low tide reveals mussel and seastar beds. Small temporary dunes have formed. Dune grasses have greened since May. Very clear day....happy people
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 12. Surfing: 2. Windsurfing: 3. For this particular stretch of beach there were throngs of people even though that throng only numbered 17. It was a minus tide meaning mussel beds and sea stars and anemones were exposed for viewing. It was sunny, clear, and warm
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 13. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1. RVs/Buses parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
No more than six seagulls about
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Adult murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 jelly
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells. A dozen or more dry clusters of sea palms were scattered about
Natural Changes
The north winds have been scouring the beach and creating on vegetated temporary dunes where there were none in May. Shallow basins have been created revealing greater numbers of small rocks than usual.
Small temporary sand dunes evident
The base of this rock is usually underwater except at quite low tides
This unusual view of the backs of the offshore monoliths just north is allowed by low tide
Chilton on ceiling of sea cave accessible at low tide
Jelly on sand. Note hard brown spot inside jelly at pencil tip
Dead seabird , a murre.
Report Images
Bob Harvey
CoastWatcher
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Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
Found the partial remains of a large (6'x6') cylindrical buoy on top of driftwood about 1/3 mile north of Henrys Rock (monolithic HR marks the south end of mile 23. Your reporter called Harris Beach SP who is responsible for cleanup of Pistol River SP which mile 23 is within. The rest of the beach is smooth and litter free.
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Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
There was a lot of small plastic debris and natural tree debris along the tide line between Meyers Creek and a short distance south of the stacks.
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Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
Steep newly cut foredunes and rocks more exposed because of winter waves scouring the beach.
Bob Harvey
Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
The cave in one of the monoliths was accessible.
Bob Harvey
Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
The tallest dunes (~10ft) are being eroded as they are each year.
Bob Harvey
Mile 23
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
Illegal ATV tracks recently made running from south to north and back again.
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