Mile 160 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
December 7, 2010
Surprisingly little litter on beach despite recent storms.
Report Details
Surprisingly little litter on beach despite recent storms. Abundant seal and bird presence. Dead juvenile sea lion.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Nothing to report
Notable Wildlife
Seals hauled out on the south bank of the Siltcoos estuary. Bald eagle, herons, golden eyes, buffleheads, and merganser along the river. Very fresh tracks from pair of coyotes on the beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. two northern fulmars and one gull
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. smallish dead sea lion mostly covered in sand near entrance to Wax Myrtle Trail
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
One dead salmon, mostly head and skin
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
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