Report Details

Pretty typical beach experience. The 2 dead pinnipeds appeared to be sea lions. One previously reported in August. Large flock of sea birds floating offshore.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6.

Notable Wildlife

Flock of approximately 100 sea birds floating offshore at the southern end of mile 60. See pic.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 2. The most decayed was previously reported and the southern end of 60. The other was about midway on mile 60 and dead. See pics.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Unusual 20 foot piece of bamboo.

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January 12, 2022

Very wide beach at low tide, about 140' from edge of surf to grass dunes.

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Large new landslide on the southern cliffs.

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September 18, 2020

Pretty typical beach experience.

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September 13, 2020

Long hike on the Oregon Coast Trail from Floras Lake to Blacklock Point.

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September 8, 2020

A smokey, foggy, walk on the beach.

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August 27, 2020

No unusual or significant changes.

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August 11, 2020

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