Mile 213 Report
Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south
September 9, 2011
Nothing of significance was found in this observation except for the long twisted rope and the plywood crate.
Report Details
Nothing of significance was found in this observation except for the long twisted rope and the plywood crate. The reenforced area will be examined closely when we next observe Mile 213.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 9.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Gull -- 2 wings
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. 20 yds twisted rope & plywood crate (8'x6'), 1 opened side showing interior styrofoam (protecting something?) - no ID on box
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. heavy timber criss-cross reenforcer
Actions & Comments
No action taken. Unfortunately camera didn't work when trying to take photos of the twisted rope, the plywood crate or the above-mentioned reenforcer. This walk was done with the previous 213 watcher so she could identify any changes since her last observation & give us a baseline of conditions in our mile.
PaulJulia
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