Mile 325 Report
Clatsop Plains, Gearhart south
June 2, 2007
We saw very little driftwood, but many old campfires in the sand.
Report Details
We saw very little driftwood, but many old campfires in the sand. At the South end of our mile we saw a large fort that someone made that had a mattress inside of it that is very dangerous. Only wildlife we saw was crows, seagulls and lots of sand bugs. Picked up one sack of garbage as we walked.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 18. Playing in surf: 1. Sitting: 5. Photography: 2. Other Activities: Three people riding three horses.
Concerns
Apparent violations: large driftwood fort.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
We saw lots of seaweed on the shoreline next to the water.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. We saw three dead birds next to the shore line.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. We saw several whole crabs and lots of crab parts along the shore line.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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