Report Details

The weather was partly cloudy with a light on shore wind. There were beach walkers, runners, dogs, and some playing in the surf. The drift line contained crab shells, kelp, feathers, plastic debris and a dead pelican. The rocks on the North end of the mile are starting to be covered a bit by wind blown sand.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy.

Human Activities

Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 7. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 1. Surfing: 7.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Brown pelican

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

Man-made Modifications

Sand path to parking lot over rocks.

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October 1, 2023

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May 27, 2023

This was the first CoastWatch walk and is the first CoastWatch report for the Portland Czech School.

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May 14, 2022

There was a fair amount of trash including fishing line, rope, food trash, plastic, and empty small liquor bottles.

BerryR

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June 7, 2017

The weather was partly cloudy with a light on shore wind.

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Mile 322

December 15, 2013

The mile was pretty clear of human activities.

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October 9, 2010

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Simonetal

Mile 322

April 3, 2010

very stormy day on beach.

Simonetal