Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
November 18, 2023
The beach mile varied quite a bit - with the south (less traveled) section with darkened sands and clear of most debris while the north end, with more visitors, was covered in stones with more small debris (esp.
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The beach mile varied quite a bit - with the south (less traveled) section with darkened sands and clear of most debris while the north end, with more visitors, was covered in stones with more small debris (esp. plastics) washed ashore. Less driftwood, dungeness crab shells and kelp than in last observations.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 72. Number of dogs: 14. Walking or running: 67. Playing in sand: 5. Other Activities: Cold, quiet day. 2 runners. 1 person picking up litter..
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: South end of beach (near large parking area) littered with mostly washed ashore debris..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 32.
Notable Wildlife
Brown pelicans, Gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 2 brown pelicans, 1 murre (see pics)
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Sea lion carcass (see pic)
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. 6 pacific sand crabs. 1 area with 5 within small area (see pics)
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). North end of beach was sandy - black from erosion/rain(?) but clear of litter. South end of beach covered in stones, litter (esp. plastic). Overall, less driftwood on beach than previous visit.
New Development
Steps down bluff. Noticed rebuilt stairs 2 homes. At least 4 looked to have some repair to existing stairs/rails.
Natural Changes
The large areas of basalt that was uncovered previously was again sand covered.
5 pacific sand crabs found in same area
Many snail egg casings on south end of beach.
Rebuilt stairs to beach.
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LisaBC
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Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Lots of human activity and evidence of campfires and "building" with driftwood.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Was a dreary day, but active with the low tide.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Tourist season is upon us - observed later in the day, but leftovers visible.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
After king tides and heavy surf, most of the usual driftwood was up nearer the bank along with minimal bull kelp.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
The beach mile varied quite a bit - with the south (less traveled) section with darkened sands and clear of most debris while the north end, with more visitors, was covered in stones with more small debris (esp.
LisaBC
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Just wanted to say there have been a lot of brown pelicans this season, more than I've ever seen, and I'm wondering if they will stay for the winter?
TerryH
Mile 245
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Lazy, late summer day on Road End beach.
TerryH