February 1, 2015

We have been walking the beach and cleaning regularly for the last year (and not reporting, mea culpa) The beach has changed over time from flat, to hilly with sand cliffs, and back to flat.

Report Details

We have been walking the beach and cleaning regularly for the last year (and not reporting, mea culpa) The beach has changed over time from flat, to hilly with sand cliffs, and back to flat. The south bank of the Nestucca River is accessible from time to time, depending on a deposited sand bank. There has been no tsunami debris and very few large pieces of Styrofoam.Found one collapsed rubber boat and reported it to the state park police. Number was clearly visible but they found no report of it being missing.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4. The beach remains clean and clearly has been served by several people. No remains of fire or disturbance

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

Notable Wildlife

4 seals3 sea lionsSome sun stars; making a comeback?

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. murres

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. Ocassional pacific rim bottles