Mile 140 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
June 30, 2014
My patrol area is mile 140 for my USDA/APHIS job so I am coving this stretch of beach at least 3 times a week.
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My patrol area is mile 140 for my USDA/APHIS job so I am coving this stretch of beach at least 3 times a week. Today was notable due to the large quantities of Vellella jellyfish washed ashore. The Snowy Plovers are doing exceptionally well this year, the best nesting season ever for Tenmile Creek. I am happy to be a part of their success!
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2. People just enjoying the beach!
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Western sandpipers, 400+ Heermann's gulls, snowy plovers with fledglings!
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 Common Murres
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Vellella Jellyfish wash ashore in large numbers.
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Wood pieces.
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Mile 140
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
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