Mile 210 - Lost Creek Wayside south, Lost Creek - January 16, 2013

Report Details

It was a beautiful cool morning at Lost Creek with a number of people searching for rocks near the creek. About 1/2 mile north of the creek was a very large eagle roosting on a tree. We took several pictures as we continued to walk. The eagle was in the same spot when we returned and as we left the parking area headed to Newport he was still in the tree. Quite a thrill!

Conditions

Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 1. Most people were very busy rock hunting near Lost Creek

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 9.

Notable Wildlife

Eagle

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1.

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Small rocks, Styrofoam.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff. 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of Lost Creek bluff has fallen away

Actions & Comments

We did notice a lot of cigarette butts in the parking lot at Lost Creek. Placing a couple of concrete cigarette butt receptacles in the parking lot might eliminate some of the trash.