Any geologists amongst the birders here in Tweeters?

While out on the coast my husband and I visited Rialto Beach where were
treated to the sight of a "Forest of Standing Driftwood." The tide was
VERY HIGH on Monday, so there wasn't much beach as the waves were crashing
and booming against the massive driftwood logs. Not far from where the
waves were crashing was a dead forest of standing snags with driftwood on
the ground.

Does anybody know how and when this part of the forest became swamped and
the trees died? The sight sure made for some great photo ops!

Bird content......at the Cape Alava trailhead I spied a small flock of
itsy-bitsy golden crown kinglets.

Please pass my query on to any geologists you may know.

Thank you and have a Happy New Year!

Lydia,
Near Snohomish
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