Mile 142 - Oregon Dunes NRA, Coos/Douglas county line - January 30, 2011

Report Details

A pleasantly sunny and warm day for January. Great day for a walk and picnic. Few other people on the beach. Very light amount of drift consisting of shells, animal casings, small rocks and wood pieces. Almost no human-related litter. Sanderlings, crows, Surf Scoters and gulls on the beach.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Only one couple on the beach south of the third beach parking lot (mile 143,otherwise only a few people on the beach near the parking area.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none noted.

Notable Wildlife

Sanderlings, Surf Scoters, crows and gulls.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. very light amount of drift, almost no human related liter

Actions & Comments

Again, no ATV infractions noted on this closed beach. Another pleasantly sunny and warm day for January. Great day for a walk and picnic.