Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
February 10, 2021
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 8 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 17. Walking, playing with dogs.
Notable Wildlife
Some western gulls, two bald eagles.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. Extensive deposits of freshly dislodged Nereocystis. Several still-green trees scattered along beach.
New Development
None
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
Sand level unusually low exposing ancient in-place tree roots.
John Markham
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