Mile 160 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
May 1, 2011
The beach was unusually quiet and clean.
Report Details
The beach was unusually quiet and clean. The only relatively unusual thing was a washed-up mermaid's purse.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Photography: 1. Photographer tried to get too close to seals, and they all jumped into the water.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Large mermaid's purse (stingray egg case) washed up on shore. One snowy plover walking at the water's edge.
Driftline Content
Shells.
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