Mile 300 Report
June 7, 2007
Several eagle sightings.
Report Details
Several eagle sightings. Few dead birds. Large driftwood & plywood structure nailed together on beach for more than a month. No action yet taken by Nehalem State Park regarding dangerous structure on beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Several eagle sightoings this week
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Over the past month I have notified Nehalem State Park three times of a large dangerous and unsightly structure nailed together on the beach just north of North Ave. Several neighbors have also called. Park officials took message but took no action.
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