Mile 140 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Eel Campgrounds
May 10, 2007
Few shells, driftwood and some rope and floats in driftline.
Report Details
Few shells, driftwood and some rope and floats in driftline. More litter than in March on Mile 140. Foraging shorebirds in surf. Wind swept beach. Fences around Snow Plover nesting area. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Wind swept beach. Snowy Plover protection fences. More litter than in March on Mile 140.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Shorebirds foraging in the surf or drift line.
Driftline Content
rope and floats
Actions & Comments
Nothing unusual this time. Very few shells. Few birds. Not much driftwood.
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