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MILE 171 on 8/13/12   -   KATHRYNL LOCATION Lane  •  Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty CONDITIONS Monday 8:30 AM  •  Fog  •  56° F  •  Wind: Strong from the N  •  Tide: 4.97 ft HUMANS People: 8  •  Dogs: 2 ACTIVITIES Walking/running: 8 CONCERNS DISTURBANCES VEHICLES Cars/Trucks parking: 10 ACTIV.COMMENTS NOTABLE WILDLIFE Very few birds; however, very windy for early morning. DEAD BIRDS STRANDED FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE Shells  •  Animal casings  •  Kelp/Algae  •  Small rocks  •  Wood pieces  •  Land-based debris NEW DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATIONS NATURAL CHANGES COMMENTS SUMMARY Huge sand dunes have drifted over North Jetty and sand has shifted along high tide line due to high summer wind. Small boat fender, plastic bottles and deck sponge picked up off beach. Large pieces of wood and logs on beach. Too windy and cold to complete walk! OBSERVER kathrynl EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 8/14/12 12:14 PM PHOTOS PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US