Mile 137 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of [Coos] Clear Lake
September 24, 2010
The humans were all riding southward along the tideline in four ATVs and one OHV.
Report Details
The humans were all riding southward along the tideline in four ATVs and one OHV. Multiple vehicle tracks were visible along the beach. The birds seemed undisturbed. The driftline was thin and scattered and contained shells, animal casings, kelp/algae and ocean-based debris. Twenty misc. gulls were present plus 21 Snowy Plovers and 6 Sanderlings. Dead birds were 2 Common Murres and 1 Northern Fulmar. Nothing unusual was noted.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Other Activities: ATVs and OHVs. Four ATVs and one OHV were observed travelling down the beach.
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
The driftline was thin and scattered. Twenty misc. gulls were present plus 21 Snowy Plovers and 6 Sanderlings.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 2 Common Murres and 1 Northern Fulmar.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells.
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