Mile 262 Report
Cape Kiwanda State Park
July 21, 2022
nice day, lots of people and their dogs enjoying the beach
Report Details
nice day, lots of people and their dogs enjoying the beach
Conditions
Temperature: 75 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 12. Playing in surf: 8. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 5. Other Activities: gymnastics, foot racing, hang gliding.
Concerns
Apparent violations: 3 vehicles parked in closed area at foot of dune.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 22. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 3.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. auklet sp
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
two belligerent off-leash dogs
Linda Fink
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