Mile 140 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
March 1, 2014
Low human activity due to the remote characteristic of this area.
Report Details
Low human activity due to the remote characteristic of this area. Some hikers tracks from Umpqua river and Umpqua dunes trail.Many sanderling shorebirds and a peregrine falcon plus 30+ snowy plovers seen. No unusual marine debris or tsunami debris observed. Just the usual water bottles and fishing gear. There were 4 large oranges washed up in good condition, still edible and one Pepsi still sealed and drinkable.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.8 feet.
Human Activities
Only a few old footprints from hikers.
Notable Wildlife
6 Harbor seals at mouth of Tenmile Creek. many sanderlings, dunlin and 35 snowy plovers near Tenmile North Nesting area.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 common murre, and one pelagic cormorant.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff. Large log exposed, see photo.
Actions & Comments
I have been walking this area since January of last year regularly. Sand covers and exposes a large redwood or cedar log and give a good indication of winter wave action. I will be monitoring the snowy plover nesting areas for USDA in this area from February to August 2014.


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Mile 140
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
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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Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
Low human activity due to the remote characteristic of this area.
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Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
Just passing through 140 on a hike/geocache in the Dellenback Dunes and along Tenmile Creek.
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Beautiful, isolated section of the coastline where you can walk for miles without seeing another soul.
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Recent storm had deposited numerous dead seabirds, crab and razor clam shells, and plastic and styrofoam debris (including fishing boat floats) and also brought in a significant amount of 'bullwhip' kelp.
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Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks, wood pieces, debris, plastic pellets and Styrofoam in driftline.
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Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
Few shells, driftwood and some rope and floats in driftline.
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