Mile 328 - Sunset Beach, Clatsop Plains - July 30, 2015 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

A beautiful, warm, sunny morning. Lots of dead crabs & parts freshly washed in were a feast for the gulls. People playing and relaxing along the shore, no doubt preparing for the 90 degree day ahead. Early enough in the day that there were only six adults and two children, two dogs in this mile. Five cars passed me as I walked. Evidence of previous campfires and associated debris. Only two dead birds, a gull and a Common murre. The usual amount of small bits and pieces of plastic in the dry sand. A typical day for this section of beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 2.

Concerns

Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.

Notable Wildlife

Many gulls scavenging the beach and shoreline

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. One gull and one Common murre

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Many dead crabs, shells and parts freshly washed in. A feast for the gulls.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.