Mile 8 - Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island - December 30, 2014

Report Details

A cool but beautiful morning at low tide was being enjoyed by 21 people and 5 dogs on Mile 8 at Harris Beach S. P. picnic area, Goat (Bird) Island. Eight cars and one RV were counted in the lower parking area above the beach. The driftline contained very little material, mostly organic, and consisted primarily of seagrass and kelp. The beach area itself was very clean with no man-made litter to collect.

Conditions

Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 13. Playing in sand: 3. Photography: 2. Tidepooling: 3.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks

Apparent violations: 3 dogs not on leash.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Just 21 seagulls were enjoying the fresh water of Harris Creek at low tide.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass. Very small amounts of seagrass and kelp

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Mile 8

Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island

December 5, 2019

Calm, low tide.

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Mile 8

Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island

August 16, 2019

Found today 10-12’ decomposing body of a sea lion washed up on the rocks at the cove at the most northern point of mile 8 appears to have been dead for some time and is very fragrant Turkey vulture activity has been high here for the last several days and I guess I discovered why!

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