Mile 140 - Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds - August 24, 2007

Report Details

Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks, wood pieces, debris, plastic pellets and Styrofoam in driftline. Numerous molted crab carapaces. One dead 3-foot shark (probably a Salmon Shark). Two dead birds (probably Common Murre as they were white and black in color). Sea Gulls on the beach. 3-4 dozen small shorebirds on high beach near Snowy Plover nesting area, which may be Snowy Plovers. Sand removed from beach by large wave action creating a drop-off. Plastic wind break by Snowy Plover nesting area. Low human impact (0). ATV and truck tracks in prohibited area on beach.

Conditions

Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Vehicles are prohibited in this area but tracks of ATV's and a truck were seen.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. 2 Birds, white and black color

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Unusual concentration. Shark- 3 feet long.Lots of crab shells from the recent molting.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. More litter than normal on previous walks. Normal for summer high seas, though.

Man-made Modifications

low tide line drop-off due to summer's large wave action?

Actions & Comments

Saw 3-4 dozen small shorebirds, not by the surf as usual, but close to the high tide areas by plover fencing. Possibly Snowy Plovers.

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