Mile 293 Report
Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
February 5, 2010
It's always a great day to be on the beach, but this morning was especially nice for February.
Report Details
It's always a great day to be on the beach, but this morning was especially nice for February. There were some logs that appear to have washed up onto the riprap, but the beach looked much like it did the last time I reported and without a lot of damage from winter storms. The riprap being repaired was part of the original riprap installed 10 years ago.What a difference a weekend makes! Today (2/7/10) we walked the same stretch at the same time and counted 20 people walking the beach and playing in the sand and 8 dogs with them.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: Throwing ball for her dog. The beach was free of debris.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
seagulls on the beach by Rock Creek
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Riprap repair between NW 5th and NW 8th
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