Report Details

A cloudy, quiet morning on this normally busy beach. Walkers, joggers,a few dogs, 2 surf fishers, 2 dead birds - 1 old, 1 new. Sea very calm. Very little debris on beach which is surprising and pleasant after the busy 4th of July week.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 30. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 3. Photography: 2. Tidepooling: 14. Fishing: 2. Three dogs running loose with owners near. No apparent problems.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. 1 cormorant, 1 gullno leg bands

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

no

Driftline Content

Extremely light driftline content today

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

none

Actions & Comments

No action necessary.An extremely quiet morning on this normally busy beach this morning.

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