Mile 308 Report

Location:

Clatsop

Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek

Conditions:

Wednesday

Foggy

20° F

Wind:

Calm/Light from the N

Tide Level:

0.0 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

24

Dogs:

6

Activities:

Walking / Running:

15

Sitting:

8

Lying: 1

Concerns:

Apparent Violations:

None

Disturbances:

Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles:

Activity Comments:

One large truck tire mounted on wheel washed in on sand

Notable Wildlife:

Larus occidentalis: Flock of ca 300 birds standing at mouth of Astbury Creek, 45deg48.9'N, 123 deg57.8'W, moving upon approach of people and dogs, then returning.L. heermanni: small flocks of 10-15 birds standing with L. occidentalis

Dead Birds:

Total:

0

Stranded:

Total:

0

Fish & Invertebrates:

Thousands of small dead flies deposited at high-tide line.

Driftline:

Kelp or Algae·Animal casings (e.g. crab, shrimp molt)·Land-based debris (picnics, etc.)·Shells·Wood pieces

One heap of paper rocket casings left over from 4th of July

New Development:

Modifications:

Very steep cobble berm rising 2-3 m above sand near Astbury Creek

Natural Changes:

None

Comments:

Summary:

No evident cause for concern. There were many flies and beetles struggling on the beach. Small washed in Nereocystis, Fucus. Molts of Cancer magister and Emerita analoga, tests of Dendraster eccentricus