Mile 311 Report
Jockey Cap, Silver Pt, S Cannon Beach, Tolovana Beach
July 5, 2007
actually, quite an improvement over previous 'day after the 4th.
Report Details
actually, quite an improvement over previous 'day after the 4th.' the fireworks ban seems to be working, and the violations are more sporadic every year. Still lots of fireworks debris.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -0.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 28. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 12. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 6. Tidepooling: 8. parked in such a manner that emergency vehicles would have been blocked from beach access
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Apparent violations: unattended smoldering fires, lots of trash, burning lg. pieces of driftwood.Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
oystercatchers foraging in surf, one dead murre ( young..)
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam. fireworks debris
Man-made Modifications
not sure, will have to consult and compare previous photos
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Actions & Comments
took photos, will continue to do so. Hopefully, download and post next time.Due to illness, this is late and sketchy.Will do better next time
TomandGretel
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