Mile 149 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, north of Army Hill
October 8, 2007
Nothing unusual to report, other than a lack of trash and other alien debris.
Report Details
Nothing unusual to report, other than a lack of trash and other alien debris. I don't know if SOLV worked this stretch of beach last month. I did see a lot of a certain plant growing in the high end of the beach, just below the foredune. See attached picture. If anyone can update me on what this plant is, or can inform me of some of the correct beach terminology, I welcome your comments.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Only one other car observed at beach access; others were seen either traveling or parked elsewhere along the access road.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Several sea lions/harbor seals (not sure which) observed feeding in the surf.There were 3-4 times as many gulls congregating at the mouth of Three Mile Creek than we normally see.
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
Report Images
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Oregon Dunes NRA, north of Army Hill
This was a cursory visit, as we did not actually get to our mile, but viewed the general area from afar (at least a mile).
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