Mile 213 - Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south - June 5, 2018

Report Details

A very pleasant day with sun and light wind. Not many people out. there were 2 helicopters, one being Coast Guard. No bird activity except for the 4 vultures at the 5' dead seal. Litter not bad. Can't submit photo of large house above Henderson Creek which seems to be added onto as well as new roof -- the photo is too large.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4.

Concerns

Apparent violations: A new house is being built just north of Henderson Creek. Already there is an informal trail from that site to the beach. The house just above the Creek is being enlarged..

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. There were 2 dead birds badly decomposed that their identification couldn't be made.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. One dead seal which 4 vultures have discovered. Photos were taken of the 5' seal and a report with photos have been sent to Jim Rice.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

There were concentrated sections south of Henderson Creek where bleached pyrosomes or perhaps velella velella.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells. Mostly small broken shell pieces, some kelp but not a lot. Beach litter wasn't much either.

New Development

Steps down bluff, Bluff development. A house is being built just north of Henderson Creek and the large house already there is being added onto. Informal path leading down to the beach is already existing from the house under construction.

Actions & Comments

Jim Rice was informed of the dead seal just north of Surfland housing development entry to the beach.