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It was a rare, partly sunny day, bringing many hikers and dogs onto the beach. Streams were full, making the crossing of Starr Creek a challenge. I included a photo of a fibrous material washed up along the tide line and am looking for identification. Nothing else was unusual.

Conditions

Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 21. There was significant plastic litter, including large pieces. I wish I had brought a larger collection bag.

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

A transparent fibrous material was washed up along much of the high tide line. It looked like shredded plastic, but I think it is natural, perhaps from seaweed. (See attached photo.) Does anyone know what it is? Visitors to Cape Perpetua have seen it and asked me.

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam. Piles of transparent fibers

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Mile 195

January 11, 2024

Walking north oh Wayside Lodge I saw 15 or so dead Black Turnstone. That was the only species of bird that was dead. Lots of plastic bottles that I picked up.

Mary Beth Bonte

Mile 195

September 18, 2021

I was just curious if a person who is knowledgeable about geology could explain what I'm seeing in the cliff here?

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Mile 195

July 31, 2021

I walked Mile 195 with my dog Westly on his eleventh birthday.

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Mile 195

April 8, 2021

Walking mile 195 has resumed, now that steps from the 804 trail to the beach, in the middle of the mile, are back up.

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Mile 195

July 31, 2020

Half of mile 195 is on the 804 trail.

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Mile 195

July 31, 2020

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Mile 195

January 19, 2020

It was the best day in quite a while for trail and beach walking--warm and dry.

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Mile 195

August 24, 2019

It was a lovely, calm day for a beach walk with my dog Westly.

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