Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
September 17, 2009
Gorgeous September afternoon on the beach.
Report Details
Gorgeous September afternoon on the beach. Much micro algae washing in, turning the sand green. More immature graffiti on the Roads End Headland (The Point). Also, a very decayed sea lion carcass near The Point. Came upon a couple kids playing in the caves dug into the side of the bluff at Roads End State Park. Explained the danger to them. Their parents seemed quite indifferent.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 16. Playing in sand: 2. Other Activities: kite flying. Advised a couple kids not to play on the bluff at Roads End State Park. Their parents were indifferent.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Apparent violations: climbing bluff & graffiti at headland.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 17. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 2 dead murres, 2 unknown
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
very decayed sea lion carcass near The Point
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
TerryH
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Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Lots of human activity and evidence of campfires and "building" with driftwood.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
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Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
Was a dreary day, but active with the low tide.
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
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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
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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
