Mile 307 Report
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
June 13, 2015
Ocean debris surveys were being conducted on mile 307.
Report Details
Ocean debris surveys were being conducted on mile 307. Other people were enjoying the sunny and windy weather.About 50 pelicans were on or near Gull Rock.This is the third year that the sand levels have continued to rise.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7. Other Activities: 5. Fawn Custer was conducting beach survey training.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
There were about 50 brown pelicans on Gull Rock. Some of them were on the beach until people came near them.
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces.
Bald Eagle
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Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
It was a nice late fall day.
RICK HESS
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
20 people were observing the barnacles and sea anemones on Arch Cape and enjoying the good weather.
RICK HESS
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
It was a very nice day.
Rick Hess
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
The wrack line contained small (2-4") crab casings, clam shells and broken sand dollars. There was a small land slide near a house drain line - see picture. The sand level was low on the north end of mile 307 which leaves the rocks uncovered.
RICK HESS
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
Other than the wheel and tire, the beach was very clean.
Rick Hess
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
8 people and 2 dogs were walking on the beach.
Bald Eagle
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
Three people were walking on the beach.
Bald Eagle
Mile 307
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
I was the only person on the beach.
Bald Eagle