Mile 133 Report
Horsfall Beach, Oregon Dunes NRA west of Snag Lake
September 19, 2010
Beach looked well used by ATV'S (in an allowed area) with the most tracks seen than during any previous visit.
Report Details
Beach looked well used by ATV'S (in an allowed area) with the most tracks seen than during any previous visit. The beach area was clean of any significant debris. Shells, kelp/algae in the driftline. Two dead seals/sea lions on the beach. 19 people riding ATV's.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 19. Other Activities: ATV. Acitivity was limited to ATV riders.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. ATVs/OHVs parking: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 14.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Did see one seal outside of the mile marks that had been signed "Do Not Disturb"
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. In the area were two dead seals.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
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