Mile 141 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA
July 21, 2020
Super foggy day on this isolated section of beach.
Report Details
Super foggy day on this isolated section of beach. The trail to the beach is getting more use than historic numbers, but still very low use on this beach. Plover signs and fencing in this area are new as this area used to be "closed" but left unmarked due to high maintenance required.
Conditions
Temperature: 69 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4. Tire tracks in low tide wet sand typical of law enforcement or plover biologist protocol so I am not considering this sign as a violation
Concerns
Apparent violations: No violations observed.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Fresh juvenile common murres, no bands
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
usual numbers of crab carapaces and shells
Driftline Content
Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
None
Man-made Modifications
Plover protection ropes and signs. Nesting plovers observed.
Natural Changes
Nothing of note
Actions & Comments
Relayed a thank you to Oregon Dunes management for erecting and maintaining plover protection measures.
KerrieP
CoastWatcher
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