Mile 23 Report
Pistol River SP north, south of Myers Creek
September 6, 2012
Foggy day, very little use.
Report Details
Foggy day, very little use. More dead birds than usual; remains vary from skeletal to full-bodied.A small pocket of crescent dunes was observed.Trash: 1 auto tire, which I removed to Harris Beach S.P. dumpster. In April I found a green tub which I reported to HBSP for removal. It is still there, most buried by sand.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
very few gulls: one hawk
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7. all gulls
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
The green tub reported in my April 23 report is still present, almost completely buried with dry windblown sand. I found a single rubber tire which I deposited at Harris Beach S.P.
Report Images
Bob Harvey
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Mile 23
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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