Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
October 17, 2011
People activity was normal(16) with 11 walking ,four sitting and one taking photographs.
Report Details
People activity was normal(16) with 11 walking ,four sitting and one taking photographs. An abnormal high count (19)of dead Common Murre for this sectionof the beach. Animal casings in the driftline. Large flock of gulls on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 11. Sitting: 4. Photography: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9. ATVs/OHVs parking: 12. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Large flock of gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 19. Common Murre. No bands were found. See picture
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
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