Mile 307 Report
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
May 6, 2008
Thanks to the very low minus tide, some "reefs" became visible on the beach at about the middle of mile 307.
Report Details
Thanks to the very low minus tide, some "reefs" became visible on the beach at about the middle of mile 307.Great tide pools.Seeing the Harlequin ducks at the Arch Cape was a treat! Much sea weed covered rock north of the Arch Cape, due to very low sand level impossible to get around the Cape.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -1.4 feet.
Concerns
Notable Wildlife
large swarms of surf scoters floating and flying around the Gull rocks.(200 at least). 40-50 pelagic cormorants on Gull Rocks. 3 brown pelicans flying North. In surf just N of the Arch Cape: 10 Harlequin ducks (including a few females) and @10 white wing scoters.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff. erosion about the same as in last report
All Mile 307 Reports
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