Mile 153 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Threemile Lake
June 24, 2006
Wind and waves have moved sand up against the foredunes again.
Report Details
Wind and waves have moved sand up against the foredunes again. Dunes that were 8 - 10 ft. tall now appear 2 - 4 ft. No disturbance of top vegetation. There was one whole jellyfish; it looked 1/4 inch thick and clear and about 5 inches in diameter. Haven’t seen them previously.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: Driving ATM.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells. Lots of jellies, mostly pieces in intertidal zone.
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