Mile 310 Report
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
June 16, 2008
Mile was very clean from both human and natural debris - a few more plastic bottles at highest most driftline.
Report Details
Mile was very clean from both human and natural debris - a few more plastic bottles at highest most driftline. Overall, sand has redeposited about 2'to 3' since last report. That plus the brisk north wind over several days has left the mile quite clean appearing. No immediate concerns.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 12. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 12. Photography: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 14.
Notable Wildlife
Several groups of Cal gray pelicans close to beach - battling north wind
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. very sparse driftline
Man-made Modifications
none observed
Natural Changes
none observed
Actions & Comments
Sand level is considerably higher than last report - est 2' to 3'.
Bill Gordon
CoastWatcher
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Mile 310
Arcadia Beach N, Wayside, Lion Rock, Humbug Point
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Mile 310
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