Mile 124 - South end of North Spit Coos Bay - July 1, 2007 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

This is a very beautiful section of beach. the entire upper section of this beach is roped off for snowy plover. Very little human activity but quite a bit of human litter from high tides. You can 4w drive all the way to this beach on a back road but we chose to walk the 5 miles from the parking lot to the jetty. Great day for birding. Awsome. Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings (mole crabs) small rocks, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in driftline. Two mature and one immature Bald Eagles and several Turkey Vultures on beach. One dead sea lion.

Conditions

Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 6. Photography: 3. Fishing: 4. very little human activity

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

2 bald eagles, one adult and one adolescent. Several Turkey vultures. Bull kelp- six sightings on beach. Numerous sand crabs.

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. sea lion

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Crabs.

Driftline Content

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

Man-made Modifications

Snowy plover nesting area ropes intact

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.