Mile 310 Report
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
January 29, 2009
Beautiful mid week day at the mile - only one couple on the mile with their two dogs.
Report Details
Beautiful mid week day at the mile - only one couple on the mile with their two dogs. Mile was extremely clean with minimal tideline debris. Prior winter high tides have brought in quite a bit of drift wood of all sizes. Sand levels aren't much lower than last fall - a big change (at least so far) from last winter where the sand loss was significant. Some recent bluff erosion was noted but it's fairly minor.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. Only one couple on the beach - walking their two dogs.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
bald eagle circled several times about 50ft directly above me at south end of mile - very cool
Beached Birds
no dead birds other than several aged carcasses
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. unusual number of washed up jellyfish
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls. several new minor slides at both north and south ends of the mile
Actions & Comments
Beautiful mid week day at the mile - only one couple on the mile with their two dogs. Mile was extremely clean with minimal tideline debris. Prior winter high tides have brought in quite a bit of drift wood of all sizes. Sand levels aren't much lower than last fall - a big change (at least so far) from last winter where the sand loss was significant. Some recent bluff erosion was noted but it's fairly minor.
Bill Gordon
CoastWatcher
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Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
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Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
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Jesse Narens
Mile 310
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
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Mile 310
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
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Jesse Narens
