Mile 333 - Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR - December 13, 2009

Report Details

As usual, there was very little human activity on this stretch of beach. The access road has been under water, but because of recent cold and dry weather, we were able to walk to the beach. There was quite a bit of trash and driftwood, probably due to recent winter storms.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. There was 1 car driving slowly and avoiding shorebirds. We were the only others on the beach.

Concerns

Fire

Apparent violations: there was a smoldering fire unattended.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Large flock of shorebirds (sanderlings?) hunkered down, fairly still.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 10. gulls, no bands

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

a few crab

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

none