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
Apparent violations: none.
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.
Wrackline 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
elsecobb
CoastWatcher
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