Mile 154 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Butterfly Lake
October 18, 2010
Beach was very clean, only picked up small amount of trash.
Report Details
Beach was very clean, only picked up small amount of trash. It had gained a bit of sand during the summer and since my last observation. Saw tracks indicating ATV activity in closure area, but no other people or ATVs. Saw seagulls, pelicans, and geese as well as offshore sailboat. Found three badly decomposed seabirds.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Saw no other people on the beach. Only signs of human activity was ATV tracks, some in closure area on north part of my mile, and some on closed dune access trails.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Many seagulls, some pelicans flying low over surfline, and some geese high overhead in formation.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Decomposed birds in rack line, unable to identify.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Beach built up well from previous winter sand loss
Actions & Comments
None
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