Mile 309 - Austin Point, Hug Point SP, Arcadia Beach south - July 9, 2009

Report Details

People and dogs enjoying -.8' low tide, concerns as noted above.Sand deposition more normal for summer than previous year. Little driftwood at southern .5 mile. Bluff above beach appears stable and increasingly vegetated.Deep pool at base of Hug Point; note accidental photograph of trapped jumping salmon.Many types of gulls present, along with crows, oystercatchers and cormorants. Varied drift content of kelps, eelgrass, surf grass.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 6. Playing in sand: 6. Tidepooling: 10. Other Activities: 2 - clamming. dog on leash being allowed to chase Oystercatcher by owner.

Concerns

People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas, Shellfish or invertebrate collection

Apparent violations: a.) overnifght camping on beach n. of Hug Point. b.) mussel gathering during DASP closure.

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Notable Wildlife

brown pelicans, salmon trapped in pool

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).