Mile 153 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Threemile Lake
June 18, 2009
A sunny lovely day.
Report Details
A sunny lovely day. Foredunes filled in with sand as usual this time of year. So few birds, no mammals. Fish dead at high tide line.Intertidal water lines were quite clean.Sand built up against the dunes.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -2.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Other Activities: Driving. It was a beautiful day. Only 1 ATV, 3 trucks.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8. ATVs/OHVs parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Evidence of shore birds having fed, 3 sea gulls, 1 cormorant. Lots of sand fleas and small bugs - see pictures. 2 vultures feeding on small fish.
Beached Birds
None
Stranded Marine Mammals
None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Some crab & shrimp molts. 5 dead small fish. See picture.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Small amount of algae bloom in our mid mile.
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
See pic. As usual at this time, sand builds up in front of foredunes.
Actions & Comments
None
bebdhm
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