Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
August 13, 2014
Beach very wide, sand has built up a bench against dune.
Report Details
Beach very wide, sand has built up a bench against dune. Much of the rip-rap in front of beach houses at southern end of mile is covered with sand. Beach was clean for the most part, no water bottles or styrofoam that we normally see along high tide line.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 6.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Several crows. Saw a deer on dune behind beach.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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