Mile 160 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
August 19, 2009
This is my first report for this mile so have nothing to compare with what was seen today.
Report Details
This is my first report for this mile so have nothing to compare with what was seen today. Saw group of 7 pelicans standing on shore at river outlet, large number of western sandpipers feeding on shore, 3 fairly recently dead gulls in various states of decay and predator activity. Only saw 2 people at this time. Fairly foggy with sun breaks easing visibility. I was under close scrutiny by one harbor seal not far off shore.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
group of 7 brown pelicans on shore at river outlet
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. gulls (western)
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
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