Mile 258 Report
Nestucca North Spit south end
May 10, 2015
A delightful day on the coast.
Report Details
A delightful day on the coast. Low tide of -0.06. Large area of shell fragments seen, several groups of shore birds along with a mother harbour seal and her 3 pups by the spit. Also seen were 2 groups on horseback, 2 jeeps cruising the beach, 2 couples walking their dog, a goup of 4 camping along the spit and 1 fisherman in the Nestucca river. Moderate trash picked up.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 4. Other Activities: 2 groups on horseback. 2 groups on horseback, 2 jeeps cruising slowly along the beach, group of 4 camping along the Nestucca river. One fellow fishing the river. There were also 2 couples walking their dog.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Harbour seal mother and 3 pups around the spit
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells. small electronic device, rope, broken glass
Cynthia and Kevin
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Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
Being Memorial Day weekend, we expected a lot of folks.
Cynthia and Kevin
Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
Several couples seen walking with their dogs off leash, which is problematic for those that keep their dog on leash.
Cynthia and Kevin
Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
One family of 4 seen walking the shoreline, along with another couple with their 2 dogs off leash.
Cynthia and Kevin
Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
A quiet day along this mile of beach.
Cynthia and Kevin
Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
A delightful day on the coast.
Cynthia and Kevin
Mile 258
Nestucca North Spit south end
No cars passing today which is unusual.
carolina@corvuslanding.com