September 8, 2010

Nice day to walk beach - only problem was the softness of sand - made it extra difficult to walk - the surf had a yellow green color and surf line/foam was green like the words in coastwatch - didn't look healthy - dogs and humans having fun - causing no problems - lacking drift wood,kelp or much of anything on shore line - no shells or rocks to explore - at North end multitude of people on beach, surf - busy day on North End - Lack of wild life - no birds flying over - none on shore line or in ocean -

Report Details

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 6. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 7. Sitting: 2. Surfing: 8. Other Activities: 1. All seemed to be enjoying themselves - couple hiding on upper beach ??? - one person flying altralight wing - some flying kites -

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Not many birds - less than 10 sea gulls - no other wild life

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. None

Driftline Content

Little - Green foam at surf lines - green water

Natural Changes

Extra soft sand - no high water lines