Mile 153 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Threemile Lake
March 13, 2009
Beautiful and cold day on the beach.
Report Details
Beautiful and cold day on the beach. Only one seagull, but lots of shorebird tracks.11 sea stars stranded above the low tide line, but they were in the water by the time we did the return trip.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Folks fishing and clamming on mile 152.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Only 1 seagull! Lots of tracks of shorebirds along the intertidal zone.There were 11 sea stars stranded just above the low tide line. By the time we returned, they were in the water again. Have never seen starfish on our mile.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks.
Actions & Comments
Nothing new since last mile and no development.
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