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We have had rain off and on; no big storm. But, even so, the sand patterns change on the beach.As I walked the day that started with rain was changing to a warm, sunny late afternoon. Very pleasant.Large piles of bull kelp on some areas of the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 5. Other Activities: working on dock.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 20.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 24. 19 appeared to be common murres 3 were quite old, not identifiable 2 were larger than murres with thicker bills

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

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The beach was very clean and pristine

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

May 16, 2024

Velella velella in piles with the logs high in the sand.

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

March 16, 2024

Not much trash and minimal people activity, especially given what a beautiful day it was.

Kristi Cramer

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

November 24, 2023

Never seen so many dead birds on this small beach.

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

August 18, 2023

Signs of fairly recent bonfires, about 4-6 different piles.

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

May 13, 2023

All was quiet on the beaches.

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Graveyard Point, Port, Harbor, Battle Rock

March 11, 2023

During a brief respite from rain, I found the Port busy withdrawing a boat from the harbor.

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