Mile 157 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Perkins Lake
May 26, 2007
In the wrack line, many examples of a fish (decomposed) that we couldn't identify; long, slender, no discernable head, strange.
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In the wrack line, many examples of a fish (decomposed) that we couldn't identify; long, slender, no discernable head, strange. I will try to post a photo. Note the backbone, not symmetrical; on one side, little knobs; on the other, very fine bones about 1/4 to 3/8 inches long. Probably average of 1 to 3 of them per meter. Also lots of dead crabs as well as crab molt, and many, many dead mole crabs.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 9. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 2. Didn't count cars. Lots of cars at Tahkenitch Creek trailhead, due to backpackers/canoeists camping at oxbow.
Notable Wildlife
Spotted savannah sparrow in the dunes; heard lots of songbirds in dunes.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. In the wrack line, many examples of a fish (decomposed) that we couldn't identify; long, slender, no discernable head, strange. I will try to post a photo. Note the backbone, not symmetrical; on one side, little knobs; on the other, very fine bones about 1/4 to 3/8 inches long. Probably average of 1 to 3 of them per meter. Also lots of dead crabs as well as crab molt, and many, many dead mole crabs.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. One sea palm, no kelp
Natural Changes
Sand volume very high for this time of year.
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Oregon Dunes NRA, west of Perkins Lake
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