Mile 148 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, south of Army Hill
December 5, 2008
A beautiful day, strong off shore wind as we (two folks) started from Sparrow Park Rd access walking south to the jetty.
Report Details
A beautiful day, strong off shore wind as we (two folks) started from Sparrow Park Rd access walking south to the jetty. Day warmed rapidly and wind died down. Typical winter windswept beach. Along the whole stretch we picked up 1- 1/2 30-gallon bags of litter.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Fellow observer and I only folks walking beach. Vehicles were driving to and from jetty. Unable to determine where they accessed beach
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Notable Wildlife
little shore birds, gulls, pelicans off shore playing in waves
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam. plastic bottles and bags
Actions & Comments
A beautiful day, strong off shore wind as we (two folks) started from Sparrow Park Rd access walking south to the jetty. Day warmed rapidly and wind died down. Typical winter windswept beach. Along the whole stretch we picked up 1 1/2 30 gallon bags of litter.
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