Mile 246 Report
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
September 1, 2023
More charred driftwood than usual along the mile.
Report Details
More charred driftwood than usual along the mile. Little trash, just one drink can to be disposed of. Few people despite the beautiful weather, perhaps due to the tide being on the higher side.
Conditions
Temperature: 69 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 7.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 7. Playing in surf: 1.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Uncertain if in violation but there was an inordinate amount of fire debris in the form of burnt/charred driftwood strewn about..Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. unidentifiable by me, mostly decayed
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).
Facing North From South End of the Mile
Unidentified Dead Bird Approximately 1/4 into the mile when walking north
Tree clinging to the top of the north cliff, not god's thumb cliff, but the cliff that makes up the southern border of god's thumb cove
Facing South From the North Cliff, not god's thumb but the easily accessible cliff that makes up the south border of god's thumb cove
Facing West from the north cliff
Report Images
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
Appeared to be a typical morning on the beach.
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
We observed a dead sea lion with a tag on beach.
Donald Dour
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Lisa Bizon-Carroll
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
It was a pleasant walk on the beach.
Donald Dour
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
Fairly clear, warm day on the mile with a larger than typical number of people spending time on it.
Gianna Simon
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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David Carroll
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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