Report Details

Moderate (17) human use on a Friday afternoon: Two people leading horses to [what looked like] their first experience with surf and the ocean. Six kiteboarders working their way north from Mile 108. Sand level quite low right at Fivemile Point. The large fields of polished gravel north of Fivemile Point are gone, either buried or washed into sub-tidal areas. Harbor Seals on offshore rocks, one Harlequin Duck and the normal complement of gulls. A few small slumps at the base of the bluff. A concern is shellfish collecting.

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 17. Walking or running: 5. Playing in surf: 6. Other Activities: 6 kiteboarding, 2 horses being introduced to the ocean. 6 kiteboarders on Mile 108+109. Found a golf ball on the beach, and spotted a distraught golfer on the edge of the bluff contemplating the gorse.

Concerns

Shellfish or invertebrate collection

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.

Notable Wildlife

8 Harbor Seals on offshore rocks, 1 Harlequin Duck (Š), the normal complement of gulls. Saw no surf birds, Scoters, or turnstones, and no cormorants along top of offshore rocks.

Natural Changes

a few small slumps at base of bluff.

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