November 25, 2007

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 9.4 feet.

Number of people: 34. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 7. Playing in sand: 5. Other Activities: 2 on the riprap.

Climbing bluffs/seastacks, Driftwood removal, Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

2 groups of sandpipers at the water's edgeno gulls on the beach but flying overhead

Total dead birds: 2. 1 pelican1 seagull

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. plastic bottles, sups, bags, and lids, cellophane, food wrappers, bottles, cans, rope, cigarette butts, and disposable lighters

Equipment in place in install riprap in the 600 block of North Pacific. They must have gotten their permit to make permanent their emergency riprap

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

The tide was very high and there was limited access to the beach. Walkers either had to climb the riprap to avoid the waves or stay in areas away from the riprap.Many large, medium, and small logs have washed on the beach. Lots of seaweed, small wood, and debris washed in with the tide.There was a very large and full bag of house garbage in front of the wayside. It appears that someone may have tried unsuccessfully to burn it on the beach, but unfortunately it was scattered over a large area in front of the wayside.