Mile 8 Report
Harris Beach SP picnic area, Goat Island
May 20, 2014
Nineteen people and four dogs (on leashes) were seen enjoying a beautiful day and a very clean beach area at Harris Beach State Park.
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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
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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