Mile 339 Report
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
November 17, 2021
Typcial beach for this time of year.
Report Details
Typcial beach for this time of year. Dune erosion + more marine debris.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Surfing: 4. Only surfers.
Notable Wildlife
None
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam. More marine debris than typically observed during the summer.
New Development
Dunes being undercut by wave action - see photo - typically for winter.
Natural Changes
Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff. Dunes being undercut by wave action - see photo - typically for winter.
Report Images
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Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Very little marine debris noted. In photos, note blocks of slumping dunes.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual except for increased amount of marine debris. Would be good to see the photos I downloaded.
John Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Dead sea lion, an eagle, and noticeable retreat of dunes due to wave erosion.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Dunes have taken on summer profile and many dead crabs.
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