Mile 128 Report
North Beach on North Spit Coos Bay 4
August 19, 2007
Not much happening.
Report Details
Not much happening. Shells, animal casings, rocks, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in driftline. Two dead birds. Base of foredunes getting usual undermining by high tides, but sand building up in some places. Northern portion of mile may be good habitat for Snowy Plover and purple sand verbena. Low human impact (1) walking a dog. One vehicle with two riders on allowed beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: in vehicle = 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
nofewnonenone
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. ????????????
Driftline Content
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.
Actions & Comments
Noticed that in spite of (because of?) erosion this winter, N.. portion of mile 128 now has some development of good habitat for snowy plover and purple sand verbena!
SCUUFmile
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