March 25, 2009

Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.8 feet.

Number of people: 45. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 29. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 6. Other Activities: 5 feeding seagulls. There is a lot of wood on the beach and some has been cut and hauled away presumably for firewood. One bonfire was still smoldering. The Beach Clean-up is on Saturday. There's not much to pick up, but there is some litter from bonfires and boats.

Driftwood removal, Fire, Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

sandpipers and seagulls; seaweed, kelp, and jellyfish

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. sleeping bag, plastic bottles, juice containers, plastic bags, and aluminum cans

LOTS of wood on the beach and riprap . . . all sizes, lengths, and types. No evidence that damaged riprap has been repaired (between NW 5th and NW 7th).