Mile 144 Report
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
July 9, 2014
Only 3 people walking on the beach.
Report Details
Only 3 people walking on the beach. Dead birds--2 Western gulls and 1 Common murre. Dune modification- possibly due to calm summer
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Playing in sand: 3. OHV involved in the snowy plover survey at 10 Mile Creek outflow.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Not banded, 2 Western gull and 1 Common murre
Driftline Content
None
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal.
Mike Mueller
CoastWatcher
All Mile 144 Reports
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
A couple fresh dead common murres being fed on by turkey vultures.
mruggiero
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
There were various kinds of plastic located at the high wrack line.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
I thought it was unusual to find a shark carcass, since I have never observed any other fish besides a Lamprey.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
The mile of beach looked normal except with less sand buildup because of less winter storm activity.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
Lot and lots of wood debris of all sizes washed up on the shore from recent storms.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
Only 3 people walking on the beach.
Mike Mueller
Mile 144
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
No concerns or people on the beach today.
Mike Mueller