Mile 296 Report
South end Nehalem Beach, Nehalem Bay SP
February 13, 2018
Gorgeous day: low temperature brought out only the hardiest, well-wrapped walkers.
Report Details
Gorgeous day: low temperature brought out only the hardiest, well-wrapped walkers. Beach looks good. As usual in winter, high waves and loads of driftwood.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Notable Wildlife
sandpipers and gulls
Driftline Content
Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. crab molts human litter primarily plastic bottles
New Development
No new development at this State Park, besides the nice new signs marking the exit paths.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Coopersmith
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