Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
March 16, 2023
Beautiful day, beach very wide and clean.
Report Details
Beautiful day, beach very wide and clean. Did not notice any man made debris.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. Tire tracks from one vehicle lenth of mile and beyond
Notable Wildlife
small flock of sanderlings runnning into water's edge and back
Driftline Content
Very clean beach, did not notice and man made debris
bballentine
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