Mile 127 Report
North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay 3
September 21, 2008
Small rocks and wood pieces in the driftline.
Report Details
Small rocks and wood pieces in the driftline. Shorebirds foraging on wet sand. Newly exposed roots in the foredune. Significant amount of invasive beach grass and Scotch broom covering bluff. Moderate human impact (9)- 1 sitting, 3 horseback riding and 5 driving. Vehicle tread marks in restricted dune areas enroute to our beach mile.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Other Activities: 3-horseback riding, 5-driving. Observed vehicle tread marks in restricted dune areas enroute to beach mile.Accessed mile from Trans-Pacific Lane.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Shorebirds foraging on wet sand.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. 1 unknown dead bird
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Actions & Comments
Significant amount of invasive beach grass and Scotch Broom covering the bluff alongside our Mile 127.
tsunchoi
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