Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
December 23, 2009
Beach was in normal winter condition with some evidence of natural winter bluff erosion and erosion of the vegetated foredune.
Report Details
Beach was in normal winter condition with some evidence of natural winter bluff erosion and erosion of the vegetated foredune. Kelp/algae, wood pieces and Styrofoam in the driftline. Three dead birds. Six ATV's on beach in allowed area. No one walking on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Minimal
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 6.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
n/a
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Some evidence of wave action on the dunes.
JBWEGNER
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