Mile 43 Report
Beach south of Humbug Mountain
June 14, 2007
Interesting flatsum for late in the year.
Report Details
Interesting flatsum for late in the year. Japanese containers present. I also wanted to report a metal 55 gallon barrel that is sealed, and appears to contain some liquid. I realize this could be a small amount of ocean water. No leaks are visable. Barrel is located 100-200 yards north of where the sand portion of beach 43 ends.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
hunting Osprey, cormoran, greeb, common muir, ravens (eating mole crabs) gulls, turkey vultures, swallows,and coyote tracks. No real landing of vavella (sailor jelly fish) this spring.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. lots of live baby mole crabs, and great American hoppers
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Area is highly unstable and erosive. Some landslides are expected here. South end of beach has less sand then the past few years, as I have some points of reference on solid rock cliff.
Dale Lee
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