Mile 138 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, south of Tenmile Creek
September 24, 2010
One lone hiker/beachcomber present.
Report Details
One lone hiker/beachcomber present. The driftline was mostly the usual small kelp, shells and casings plus a few Dungeness crab. A few misc. gulls were present. No unusual physical changes or conditions were noted. Two dead Common Murre. Several old vehicle tracks which may have been from removal of snowy plover signs, posts and ropes, or vehicles in violation of closure.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. One beachcomber hiking the area. Several old vehicle tracks which may have been from removal of snowy plover signs, posts and ropes, or vehicles in violation of closure.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Several old vehicle tracks in closed area..
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Fifteen misc. gulls.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 Common Murres
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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