Mile 324 Report
Seaside north
March 18, 2012
This is low tide observation but it seems the channel is deeper than ever on the south side of the "island".
Report Details
This is low tide observation but it seems the channel is deeper than ever on the south side of the "island". The river has been flowing on both sides of the island for months, now mostly on south side it seems.Because of recent heavy storm numerous large trees and stumps probably brought downstream were observed on scattered within the high tide lines.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 24. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 21. Playing in surf: 3. It seems everyone had a dog! Only one dog was running at the shorebirds.... the birds out-maneuvered the dog.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
shorebirds: Sanderlings or Dunlins
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. river changing course
Actions & Comments
no
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