Mile 8 - Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island - May 20, 2014

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Nineteen people and four dogs (on leashes) were seen enjoying a beautiful day and a very clean beach area at Harris Beach State Park. All 16 cars and 1 RV were located in the parking lot above the picnic area at Harris Beach. The driftline contained very little debris and what was visible were small pieces of kelp and driftwood. One metal buoy (see photo and map) was found on an on-shore rock, which apparently had washed ashore earlier in May and had been placed on the rock by someone. I collected the buoy and have it at my home in case anyone wants it.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 14. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 4. Everyone seemed to be enjoying a beautiful day at the beach!

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 16. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

A number of gulls and two geese were bathing in the fresh water of Harris Creek and 20 or so Harbor Seals were sighted on the beach at Bird Island (see photos).

Driftline Content

Beach was very clean (see photos).

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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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