Mile 153 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Threemile Lake
February 9, 2013
A windy beautiful sunny evening on the beach.
Report Details
A windy beautiful sunny evening on the beach. The sand was swept smooth in the interdidal area with just occasional broken shells. Sand continues to build against the front of the dunes. Big flock of sanderlings rummaging in the waterline.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Other Activities: None. No one on mile 153. 1 ATV on mile 152 with no flag.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Flock of about 200 sanderlings, 2 seagulls
Beached Birds
None
Stranded Marine Mammals
None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
NOne
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
None
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