Mile 125 - North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay - September 26, 2010

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Miles 124 and 125, those just north of the north jetty on Coos Bay, must certainly retain their title of the filthiest miles in Oregon. Litter pick up here is like trying to drain the ocean with a thimble....discouraging. Natural debris (shells,crab carapaces, kelp/algae,wood pieces)in the wrack is braided with human debris of all descriptions. The Snowy Plover netting has come down and the beach is once again open to vehicle traffic. One SUV and one vehicle were considerate of me on horseback.The chick count was lower than hoped or this year. National Public Lands Day, the day before, found about 50 volunteers gathered at the BLM boat ramp on Coos Bay. One group headed out to open up trails with tools of all description. Another headed out along the beach with SOLV bags and willing hearts to pick up litter. It was a goodhaul this year, and the trails look great. Thanks to BLM personnel for treating us to fresh donuts and all manner of edible treats, as well as the sturdy T-shirts. A good time was had by all.

Conditions

Temperature: 73 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.

Human Activities

One vehicle, one SUV, considerate of my horse and myself.Dogs contained within vehicles

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

seagulls only today

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. gulls, decomposed

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

a small number of clam and mussel shells; many crab carapaces, most extremely small

Driftline Content

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

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