Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
October 24, 2009
A very nice October day on the Coast.
Report Details
A very nice October day on the Coast. Lots of people and kids enjoying the treasure we call the beach.The access point , Cape Kiwanda Parking lot was full. Some going to the Pelican Pub but most to the beach.The new Memorial Wall put up by the Doryman's Association is a nice addition. Gives new people some background on the history of dory launching into the open Seas off the beach. Couple of new benchs nice addition. With the exception of one very old gull no wildlife noted.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 15. Walking or running: 35. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 4. Photography: 2. Tidepooling: 2. Surfing: 15. Other Activities: setting in cars 6. Very nice day. Warm sunny. Lots of people walking on the beach. Almost no trash/litter.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Apparent violations: 2 young people behind fenced closed.Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
No mammals. Very few bird, not even Califoria Gulls. Some large bulb kelp that was fresh. No crab castings.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. One very old gull. Been on the beach for weeks. Nothing unusual.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. some eel grass.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. At access point Dolry Ramp just Picked up for winter. No long term effect.
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