Mile 54 Report
South of Cape Blanco, access road to Elk River
May 1, 2024
Beautiful spring day.
Report Details
Beautiful spring day. Less debris on the beach today, as well as far less driftwood. Access road is open again. Roughly 30 Long billed Curlews foraging at tide line. Foredunes appear to be starting to establish again at the mouth of the Elk. Some evidence of driftwood cutting.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 1. Sitting: 10. Most people were rockhounding
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Apparent violations: More driftwood cutting..Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
20-30 Long billed Curlews
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Velella Vellela, some fresh and some dead
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Less plastic in wrackline today
Natural Changes
Foredunes appear to be starting to establish again at the mouth of the Elk River.
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Jacob & Jamie Fancy
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