Mile 139 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, N of Tenmile Creek
October 24, 2009
The beach area appeared in typical condition for this time of year.
Report Details
The beach area appeared in typical condition for this time of year. Swept clean by recent storms and tides, the long, desolate beach and pounding surf makes us appreciate the beauty and power of nature! Flocks of gulls and pelicans resting together on beach. Land- and ocean-based debris and a small amount of miscellaneous debris at the mouth of Tenmile Creek. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Remote, hike in sections 139, 140 north of 10 Mile Creek in Coos County.People observed hiking on eastern edge of the dunes in vicinity of Lakeside. Most rarely hike out to Beach.
Notable Wildlife
Flocks of seagulls and brown pelicans resting on the beach together.
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Small amount of misc. debris near mouth of 10 Mile Creek
Natural Changes
Appeared to be more beach grass (planted?) in the Snowy Plover Habitat (nesting) Area
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We were "alone with the sea" would be an apt description.
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No visitors or human activity observed on this remote mile.
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Back to normal on this isolated stretch of beach with no road access within 2 miles.
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Usually, this long stretch of beach has been swept clean by the wind and waves.
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This windswept section of beach is generally kept clean of logs, kelp, and man-made debris.
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Once again, a nice, peaceful walk along a windswept section of the shoreline north of Ten Mile Creek west of Lakeside.
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Another typical day in paradise.
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