Mile 137 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of [Coos] Clear Lake
December 16, 2008
The beach area appeared winter normal with wrack present high on the beach in places, and very thin, if any, surf line debris, mostly small wood and a few shells.
Report Details
The beach area appeared winter normal with wrack present high on the beach in places, and very thin, if any, surf line debris, mostly small wood and a few shells.One vehicle was parked near the entrance on the beach, but no humans were visible. Lots of dog and human footprints, plus four or five sets of vehicle tracks.Gulls, pelicans, surfbirds, shorebirds and a single osprey were observed. One dead skate found.
Conditions
Temperature: 28 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
There were tracks of several vehicles, several dogs and several humans.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Seagulls, pelicans, one osprey, surfbirds and shorebirds were visible.
Beached Birds
No dead birds were located.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
One lone fish carcass was observed. It was a 2 1/2 foot skate.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
It was a beautiful, if cold, day at the beach.
comubp
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