Mile 280 Report
North of Happy Camp, south of Oceanside
August 1, 2025
A mild day.
Report Details
A mild day. Lots of folks out enjoying the beach. I saw 2 bald eagles but was unable to capture them in the photo. Saw a group of people playing golf and I heard someone shout something about a mulligan.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 15. Sitting: 15. Other Activities: Group of about 12 people playing golf. 2 separate folks doing photography.. Beach fort season. Saw 3 or 4 variations.
Notable Wildlife
Saw 2 bald eagles.
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
I swear there are 2 eagles in those trees!
Report Images
Angela Arena
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Fresh bit of a landslide below the Capes dune.
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There was quite a lot of erosion of the cliffs and sand dunes near THE CAPES gated community.
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