Mile 239 Report
March 26, 2015
A very pleasant day.
Report Details
A very pleasant day. Spring Break for schools. Over 200 people counted on the north side of the Siletz Bay outlet but we did not walk that side. Harbor seal colony in their normal spot at the tip of the Salishan Spit. Minimal debris - collected 1/2 trash bag. 3 Japanese tsunami items.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9. Playing in surf: 4. Other Activities: 200+ people on the other side of the Siletz Bay outlet.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
100+ harbor seals in their usual resting place ... a few more in the water.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
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