Mile 127 Report
North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay 3
March 19, 2010
Shorebirds foraging on wet sand.
Report Details
Shorebirds foraging on wet sand. Ocean-based debris including two large plastic floats. Visible retreat of the bluff. No unusual signs of activity. One vehicle within an allowed area. Low human impact (1)- walking.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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