Report Details

Typical nice day in May for one of the most special places on Oregon coast (Sunset Bay). Pileated Woodpecker, Wren Tits, Winter Wren, Song Sparrow were seen on the mile. About 65 people walking on the beach, playing in the sand or kayaking in the bay. Six dogs.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 65. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 50. Playing in sand: 10. Kayaking: 5.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 15.

Notable Wildlife

Pileated Woodpecker, Wren Tits, Winter Wren, Song Sparrow.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

none

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A nice day at the beach.

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January 21, 2017

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