Report Details

Major changes since last trip were buildup of sand along high foredune to the north of my mile, and many small trees and brush washed ashore from wave intrusion and bank erosion in Tahkenitch Estuary just to the north of my mile. Beach very clean. Little sign of human activity.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 7.8 feet.

Human Activities

Considerable vehicle and pedestrian activity at the foot of Sparrow Park Road, which provides access to the beach south of my mile and on the beach nearby because of the beach cleanup day, which was just winding down as I headed north to my mile. Beach very clean. Saw no activity on my mile. No signs of vehicle or other violations.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 12.

Notable Wildlife

Considerable Sanderling activity at surf's edge, and a few seagulls. Some big wads of bull kelp.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.

New Development

Bluff development.

Natural Changes

Wave intrustion into Tahkenitch Creek estuary has eaten into stream banks and caused small trees and other brush to be eaten away and carried onto beach to the south. Recent activity because needles and leaves are still green.

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Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Butterfly Lake

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