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MILE 308 on 8/1/12   -   JMARKHAM LOCATION Clatsop  •  Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek CONDITIONS Wednesday  •  Cloudy  •  16° F  •  Wind: Moderate from the N  •  Tide: 0 ft HUMANS People: 19  •  Dogs: 4 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 8  •  Playing in sand: 4  •  Sitting: 3 CONCERNS Apparent violations: None DISTURBANCES Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs VEHICLES ACTIV.COMMENTS NOTABLE WILDLIFE Small flock of Larus occidentalis DEAD BIRDS Total: 1  •  Species/names: Common murre STRANDED FISH & INVERTS Unusual concentration Along low tideline earlier in day, many dead Cancer magister for no apparent reason. DRIFTLINE Shells  •  Animal casings  •  Kelp/Algae  •  Land-based debris NEW DEVELOPMENT None MODIFICATIONS None NATURAL CHANGES None COMMENTS No SUMMARY A quiet cool day at the beach. OBSERVER Jmarkham EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 8/1/12 9:59 PM PHOTOS PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US