Mile 245 - Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek - March 18, 2009

Report Details

Nice day on the beach. Talked with a man panning for gold in the stream just below Roads End Park. He said he has found gold there before. Also, a professional kite flyer was practicing He was very good.And, another old beach house gets demolished. See attached pic.

Conditions

Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 30. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 4. Photography: 2. Other Activities: panning for gold, kite flying. excellent kite flyer and a guy panning for gold in the stream just below the Roads End Park

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 18.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. 1 seagull, 1 light-colored fulmar, and 1 unknown

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.