Mile 213 - Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south - April 19, 2015

Report Details

The beach was essentially clean but driftline area was full of dead Velella velella and logs. 4 logs had goose barnacles on them. More human activity this time with surfriders and riding horses.

Conditions

Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 18. Windsurfing: 4. Other Activities: 5 riding horses. Windsurfers and horseback riders with one rider falling off her horse. May have dislocated a shoulder. Others were walking.

Concerns

Apparent violations: no concerns.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

At least 21 birds -- gulls & small shore birds

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. adult gull

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Heavy concentration of dead Velella velella in driftline. Plus 4 logs with heavy concentration of pelagic goose barnacles. There was a smell in the area when we started our walk. The smell was heavier around the logs.

Driftline Content

Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Some algae at tide level; probably tsunami debris.

Natural Changes

erosion looked about the same.

Actions & Comments

Lots of logs this time in driftline. Found wood which had John Chapman designation tag of being tsunami-related -- #4. Photo out of focused unfortunately. Haven't seen logs with the barnacles before.