Mile 49 Report
Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock
December 10, 2009
A warm, sunny, calm day at the beach.
Report Details
A warm, sunny, calm day at the beach. Most of the people and all but 2 of the cars were on the dock. Crab season is in full swing and the fishers have had good weather since it started December 1. The beach was clean; no dead birds and almost no litter.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: on the dock; some working.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 67.
Notable Wildlife
one kildeer on dune above beach
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 squid, about 3 to 4 feet long
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. broken bits of plastic (not styrofoam); some remains of fish and edible size crabs
Tichenor
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Velella velella in piles with the logs high in the sand.
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Not much trash and minimal people activity, especially given what a beautiful day it was.
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Never seen so many dead birds on this small beach.
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Signs of fairly recent bonfires, about 4-6 different piles.
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All was quiet on the beaches.
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During a brief respite from rain, I found the Port busy withdrawing a boat from the harbor.
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A quiet, sunny day on the beach.
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