Mile 315 Report
Chapman Beach north, Chapman Point, Ecola SP
June 15, 2021
Hiked in and out to Crescent Beach.
Report Details
Hiked in and out to Crescent Beach. Tide pools look healthy and abundant. Live mussels were dropped at regular intervals along the trail from Crescent Beach to Ecola Road, left to die and decay. Quite a few of them were crushed or stomped on.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -0.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 7. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 3. Tidepooling: 4.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Live mussels were dropped at regular intervals on the trail from Crescent Beach to Ecola Road, left to die and decay. Quite a few of them were crushed or stomped on. Based on the level of decomposition, it seems that this happened on the prior weekend, 06/12/21 or 06/13/21.
Actions & Comments
The sand bridge to Crescent Beach by Chapman Point is washed out, and most people are hiking to Crescent Beach via trails. The black oystercatcher nest on the first Bird Rock at Chapman Point has hatched, probably around 06/11/21 or 06/12/21. One chick visible, although there may be three chicks. Parents are vocalizing with the chicks using "chick talk". Two adult eagles flew over Chapman Point and the Bird Rocks, chased by gulls.
Mussels Dropped Along the Trail at Crescent Beach
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