Mile 307 Report
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
August 21, 2022
Very nice day out there and a few people were all enjoing the surf.
Report Details
Very nice day out there and a few people were all enjoing the surf. The large number of pelicans has been very cool to watch. The large number of crab shells washing up has been a bit strange as well. Smell from the whale that washed up seems to have lessened, and it is now half burried in the sand.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 30. Tidepooling: 10. Most people where in Arch Cape with just a few walking around on Cove Beach.
Notable Wildlife
Probably 100 or so pelicans on Cove Beach. Most were standing on the sand, and a few were out fishing in the ocean. Lots of seaguls as well, and on osprey.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. The dead whale carcass that washed up some time ago is still on the north end of Cove Beach, although now partially buried in the sand.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large amount of dungeness crab shells have washed up. Seems to be from molting as its just the shells
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Crab shells washed up on Cove Beach
Whale Carcass that as been on the beach for some time.
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