Mile 141 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA
October 12, 2008
More large kelp piles than usual.
Report Details
More large kelp piles than usual. Less ocean trash than usual. Shells, animal casings, kelp/algae, small rocks and wood pieces in driftline. Three dead Common Murres and one dead Surf Scoter. Low human impact (2) walking. ATV tracks on closed beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. ATV tracks noted on closed beach - could have been law enforcement.
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 3 Common Murres1 Surf Scoter
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
More large kelp piles than usual. less ocean trash than usual.
KerrieP
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