Report Details

Beach was fairly clean with new sand covering logs near vegetation line. Shell/animal casings not in a heavy concentration. Some kelp/algae, styrofoam and ocean-based debris in driftline. One dead cormorant. Shorebirds moving in response to humans and dogs. Heavy human impact (20)-2 walking, 18 sitting-10 dogs. Beach sand increasing as ocean deposits continue.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 18.

Concerns

Apparent violations: dogs not leashed.

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

RVs/Buses parking: 15. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 5.

Notable Wildlife

small number of birds. Not much activity

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. cormorant

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

August 24, 2022

Shark (see photo) seen roiling in the shoreline, in inches of water, seemingly buffeted by small wave action.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

June 17, 2021

The sunken Sujameco is exposed.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

July 30, 2018

Immature (chick) Common Murre

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Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

December 12, 2016

Down to the beach for King Tide event.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

December 18, 2009

My first sighting of the shipwreck of the Helen E, probably on mile 128 or 127.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

December 14, 2009

Very quiet day on mile 130 with few birds (gulls) and no people.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

September 20, 2009

Clear and windy day.

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Mile 130

Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area

June 23, 2009

Beach was fairly clean with new sand covering logs near vegetation line.

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