Mile 130 - Horsfall Beach, south end of Or Dunes Nat Rec Area - March 20, 2008

Report Details

Shells and animal casings in driftline. Gulls on beach. Beach looked clean, with log debris on southern portion. Sharp breaks between water line and vegetation line has been filled in and storm damage covered over. All in all, almost pristine beach conditions. Low human impact (2)-2 on ATV in allowed area.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Other Activities: on ATVs.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none to be seen.

Vehicles

RVs/Buses parking: 1. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

seagulls on beach trying to fly against the wind but spending most of the time on the sand

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.

Man-made Modifications

no modifications

Natural Changes

none

Actions & Comments

beach looked very clean this time. Exposed ship on mile 129 was covered by new sand. Beach was clear of most log debris except the most southern portion of mile 130.