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MILE 213 on 3/26/12   -   SALLY/JULIA LOCATION Lincoln  •  Henderson Creek, South Beach SP south CONDITIONS Monday 9:30 AM  •  Sunny  •  40° F  •  Wind: Calm/Light from the E  •  Tide: 0 ft HUMANS People: 10  •  Dogs: 8 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 10  •  7 walking dogs CONCERNS DISTURBANCES VEHICLES Cars/Trucks parking: 3  •  ATVs/OHVs parking: 0  •  RVs/Buses parking: 0  •  Cars/Trucks on beach, allowed: 0  •  ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 0  •  Cars/Trucks on beach, prohibited: 0  •  ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 0 ACTIV.COMMENTS Very quiet morning NOTABLE WILDLIFE DEAD BIRDS Total: 1  •  Species/names: Took 2 photos. We couldn't tell how it died -- no evidence of being eaten. Caught by dog? STRANDED Total: 0 FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE Shells  •  Kelp/Algae  •  Small rocks  •  Wood pieces  •  Styrofoam Some more orange styrofoam NEW DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATIONS NATURAL CHANGES COMMENTS This area is south of South Beach State Park and includes the residential area north of 62nd St & south to Henderson Creek. Overall a clean beach but lots of wood/driftwood in driftline especially around Henderson Creek. There were some suds coming down to the shore from a "streamlet". Recycled sea foam or human water usage? SUMMARY We were impressed by how clean the beach looked. Nothing of major concern. OBSERVER Sally/Julia EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 4/1/12 11:51 PM PHOTOS 1 Dead Bird Found on the Beach Date: 03/26/2012 2 Another Photo of the Dead Bird Date: 03/26/2012 PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US