Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
December 21, 2007
General condition of the beach was good.
Report Details
General condition of the beach was good. Evidence of tide erosion of vegetated foredune at one point. Marked it (GPS and Photo) for next observation. Kelp, shells, wood pieces, ocean-based debris, plastic pellets and styrofoam in driftline. One tagged loon. Low human impact (2)-removing driftwood. Two cars and 4 ATVs on allowed beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Other Activities: Hauling Driftwood.
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 4.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. Tagged Loon: PJU 25254
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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