Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
November 10, 2012
Beach was relatively clean and wide.
Report Details
Beach was relatively clean and wide. Saw about 8 walkers, one with two dogs. Tire tracks visible several places along beach, probably from an ATV. Some foam pieces and plastic bags along high tide line. Found a few plastic water bottles. One bottle cap with label in Russian. Found one new woman's athletic shoe.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Fishing float with line buried in sand just off shore
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