Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
February 5, 2012
A beautiful spring-like day on the beach.
Report Details
A beautiful spring-like day on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 10 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 11.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Western gulls at water's edge
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Ancient murrelet: 1Western gull: 1
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
Former huge steep mound of cobbles now much reduced
Actions & Comments
None deemed appropriate
John Markham
CoastWatcher
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