Mile 46 - Rocky Point, Betz Creek, north of Coal Point - April 8, 2013

Report Details

Good Day out on the Beach. We found a couple of 4"x4" 10' long pieces of lumber. When we returned to town, we also heard that there was many more scattered along mile another CoastWatch Mile north of ours, around the Battle Rock area (mile 49?).Upon investigation we found 2 more 4x4s, both about 10' long. One was found out by the Mill Rocks and the other on Dog Beach. We also found a large 12"x 12", also about 10' long, right at the base of Battle Rock, it was Covered in large Goose Barnacles.

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Photography: 1. Fishing: 1. The man we met on the beach was collecting snails for dinner. He said if you let the water boil for five minutes, then add the snails and cook them for another 5min, they are delicious. Add whatever spices and seasoning you prefer. Bon Appetit!

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Oyster Catcher was the sight of the day!

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

One Skate and one Gumboot Chiton

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.