Mile 130 Report
Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area
April 21, 2007
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, wood pices, log debris and styrofoam in driftline.
Report Details
Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, wood pices, log debris and styrofoam in driftline. Beach fillin in with sand. Ship wreck mostly covered with sand. Low human impact (5)-riding ATV's in allowed area.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Other Activities: driving atv.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
no
Beached Birds
no
Stranded Marine Mammals
no
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. a lot of log debris
Man-made Modifications
no
Actions & Comments
beach was filling in as exposed areas now covered. Old sunken ship parts now mostly covered with sand.
sandyrandy94
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