Mile 5 Report
Chetco Point, Macklyn Cove, Mill Beach, Zwagg Island
August 26, 2008
Mile five seems to be generally stable except for the crumbling bluff noted above and constant shifting of the entry of Mill Creek into Macklyn Cove (an annual rearrangment).
Report Details
Mile five seems to be generally stable except for the crumbling bluff noted above and constant shifting of the entry of Mill Creek into Macklyn Cove (an annual rearrangment). Unlike a year ago, there has been no evidence of beaching of mammals. The pelicans have been expecially evident and active this year, feeding off the waters near the beachline for the entire length of mile five.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
a very quiet early weekday morning
Notable Wildlife
two noisy groups of oystercatchers-one north of Zwagg Is and the other off Chetco point. Many pelicans in the water in both coves
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. no bands seenthree seagulls
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Man-made Modifications
Stream modification.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Note: the progressive crumbling of bluff across from Zwagg Island has been noted for each of the four years that I have been watching mile five. Two new large boulders have come down since March of 2008.
Berner
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