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It was relatively quiet on the beach with moderate activity. Every one seemed laid back and the dogs were well behaved. It was very low tide and I counted 97 Sea Stars on the jetty rocks,  both purple and orange. Most were in the 4" to 6" range, some were 2", a few larger ones were also on the rocks. There were two that seemed different, please see photos.There were a lot of quarter size jellies(?) See photo. There was also a larger 12" jellyfish.I did the is it a sea lion or bird thing for a long while with binoculars and decided-birds. I don't think seagulls, maybe cormorants.One vulture on the jetty. Normal amount of sea gulls.

Conditions

Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 34. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 30. Surfing: 4.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).

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Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

October 25, 2021

Observed two adults walking on beach, one caught by sneaker wave.

Mike Mueller

Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

October 30, 2017

Quiet day at the beach.

RebeccaMC

Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

August 31, 2017

Around 36 people at the beach.

RebeccaMC

Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

August 13, 2017

Calm day at the beach.

RebeccaMC

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Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

August 11, 2017

It was relatively quiet on the beach with moderate activity.

RebeccaMC

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Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

June 15, 2009

Does not seem to be a lot of winter erosion; seems like driftwood is a little heavier.

joyceiduncan@yahoo.com

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Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

September 6, 2008

There were at least 15 dogs on the beach, but none seemed to bother wild life.

bmills

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 145

North Umpqua Lighthouse SP, south of Lake Marie

June 10, 2008

dead sea lion disturbing buzzards and crows for ID

joyceiduncan@yahoo.com