Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
October 1, 2013
If the unusual number of Pelagic barnacles are any indication, there was a lot of tsunami debris.
Report Details
If the unusual number of Pelagic barnacles are any indication, there was a lot of tsunami debris. Mostly logs, but a couple large rubber floats as well (see attached pictures). Also, a lot of diatom foam and a lot of seagulls on the beach. Many empty plastic bottles were being picked up by woman whose bag was overflowing. Reported the floats to hotline 1-800-SAFENET
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 13. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 4. Photography: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 24.
Notable Wildlife
A lot of seagulls on the beach
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 2 murres, 2 cormorants, 1 seagull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces. lots of diatom foam
Actions & Comments
Reported the 2 large black floats to hotline1-800-SAFENET
Report Images
TerryH
CoastWatcher
All Mile 245 Reports
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
