Mile 130 Report
Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area
August 14, 2007
Kelp/algae, shells and animal casings in driftline.
Report Details
Kelp/algae, shells and animal casings in driftline. One dead bird. Wave action created sharp bench about 300 feet from the vegetation line. Shipwreck that was exposed last winter is covered over by sand. Heavy human impact (25)-15 walking, 3 playing in surf, 5 playing in sand. 6 dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 7.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 15. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 5. Other Activities: atv use north of sign. parking lot and campground was full. No atv use in restricted areas.
Concerns
Notable Wildlife
did not see anything unusual for that beach
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no unusual concentration of fish or invertebrates.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
Man-made Modifications
no modifications evident
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