Mile 137 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of [Coos] Clear Lake
March 16, 2008
Nice day on the beach.
Report Details
Nice day on the beach. Shells, kelp, animal casings, wood pieces and small amount of ocean-based debris in driftline. Two gulls and a Raven flew over beach. Dead birds were: 4 Northern Fulmar, 2 immature gulls, and 2 Greater Scaup. Erosion of the foredune. Lots of human ATV usage in legal areas. No signs of problems or concerns. Moderate human use (20)- 6 walking and 12 sitting.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Walking or running: 6. Sitting: 12.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 18.
Notable Wildlife
Two gulls and a raven were observed flying in the area.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 8. 4 Northern Fulmars2 immature gulls2 Greater Scaup waterfowl
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
none
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. Very little human debris was observed.
Natural Changes
Portions of seawall were eroded back.
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