Mile 264 Report
Tierra Del Mar
February 2, 2025
Weather was constantly changing: freeing rain, snow, rain, and sun all within the hour.
Report Details
Weather was constantly changing: freeing rain, snow, rain, and sun all within the hour. Noticed large amounts of jellies and microplastics in wrack land without a lot of grass or seaweed. People recreating much more frequently in front of the housing developments as compared to the section in front of the Sitka Sedge Natural Area. Coast Guard helicopter flew the coastline twice. Eagle was flying around the Sitka Sedge area. People mainly recreating by walking, running, or playing with dogs...throwing them balls etc.
Conditions
Temperature: 38 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 2.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Feeding wildlife - birds..
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
1 eagle several moon jellies and sea nettles in wrack line.
Driftline Content
Buoys and rope
Man-made Modifications
Riprap in front of houses. Doesn't look new, but this is first report. Will continue to monitor.
Public Access 34 B facing East
Public Access 34 B facing North
Public Access 34 B facing South
Public Access 34 B facing West
Public Access 35 Facing North
Public Access 35 Facing East
Public Access 35 Facing South
Public Access 35 Facing West
Marine Debris
Birds
Moon Jelly
Report Images
Vertumnus
CoastWatcher
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It was lovely day in which the weather fluctuated between rain and sun with moderate wind.
Zach Lee
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Weather was constantly changing: freeing rain, snow, rain, and sun all within the hour.
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Ronald Bourke
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Beach was very clean with virtually no man-made debris.
rbourke
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Nice, sunny, late afternoon with few folks on the shoreline.
QuanB