Mile 61 Report
West of New River, Floras Creek, Langlois
March 6, 2009
Five people, accompanied by three dogs, were agate hunting on the beach.
Report Details
Five people, accompanied by three dogs, were agate hunting on the beach.The beach was washed clean of light debris but laden with drifwood (Photo 1). The beach was undulating and quite soft. Low numbers of wildlife were observed on the breach shortened walk.The foredune had been breached at mile 62.7. New River now enters the ocean here and has scoured the river bottom south to the bend at mile 61.9 (Photos 2 and 3).
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 3. ATV tracks, probably U.S. government rig seen earlier in month.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
15 Geese, 4 seagulls, 6 shorebirds on breach shortened walk.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. Dune breached at mile 62.7
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
Report Images
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