Mile 153 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Threemile Lake
March 18, 2017
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
One person on Miles 152 surf fishing. No tracks in the sand north of the prohibited area for Plovers.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. ATVs/OHVs parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
6 gulls in the tide line, 1 vulture. Unusually few birds.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None
Driftline Content
Shells. Very clean beach! Large driftwood logs up near the foredunes. A few sand dollar shells and a few mussel shells.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. Foredunes are undercut from waves.
Actions & Comments
None
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