Mile 255 Report
Kiwanda Beach
May 3, 2013
Beach much wider than 2 months ago with sand spits projecting into ocean.
Report Details
Beach much wider than 2 months ago with sand spits projecting into ocean. Generally clean with less plastic foam than last visit. Several sections of heavy wood beams. Found structural section of fiberglass reinforced polyester about 4' x 1.5' that appears to be from gunwale of a small boat, blue on one side, white on the other. Interior full of barnacles and small bivalve shells. Also found large piece of fishing net. Saw crows and gulls, watched Great Blue Heron stalking fish in shallow water by sand spit.One family of two adults two children playing in sand. One runner on beach, one person playing in surf.Beautiful day at the beach over all.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 1. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 4.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Great Blue Heron stalking in shallow water.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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