Mile 334 - Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR - January 22, 2011

Report Details

A pleasant but relatively unremarkable walk. the strand was variable in composition but fairly thin, with a smattering of refuse. Mostly plastic bottles, as usual, and some patches of confetti-sized particles. Logs and wood were moderately distributed. There were 15-20 clumps of kelp ranging from single stipes to large aggregations. Few birds were about, except one grebe who may have been injured. Most unique object was an intact piddock shell (Zirfaea pilsbryi) which I usually find in fragments.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Fishing: 1.

Concerns

Driftwood removal

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Notable Wildlife

Not many birds, save a grebe(?)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.