Mile 43 Report
Beach south of Humbug Mountain
July 23, 2013
Visiting my mile is traditionally a low tide, moderate to low swell event.
Report Details
Visiting my mile is traditionally a low tide, moderate to low swell event. Winter conditions can cause the water to reach the surrounding cliffs, which in most cases are too steep to climb. I visited during high tide for a change yesterday. Probably the most unusual thing I noticed was the transport of summer sand, not just to shore, but also along shore from the north to the south. Rock cobbles were exposed on the north end of the sand beach where I had never seen them before. About 10 feet of sand covered the resident boulders on the south end. There was a little probable Tsunami debris with the expected lumber, beams and construction remains. One item of interest was some timber 4"+ diameter bamboo, with attached anchoring rope. The water had been very red lately was mixing with very clear water, and many swirling patterns could be observed.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. Photography: 1. Very little evidence of human visits. Someone had placed a lot of local crab gear lost by commercial boats above the tide line
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Quite a number of diving birds offshore. Gulls were present, 2 Herman Gulls with Pelicans. 6 Turkey Vultures. Plentiful sea weed in the water and on the tide line.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Dead Stellar Sea Lion pup
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Local debris. crab gear
Actions & Comments
Reported dead animal marine stranding osu
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Dale Lee
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