Mile 160 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA just south of Siltcoos River
September 29, 2011
Noticed foredune erosion in protected snowy plover nesting area back to vegetated foredune at the mouth of the Siltcoos River to the south.
Report Details
Noticed foredune erosion in protected snowy plover nesting area back to vegetated foredune at the mouth of the Siltcoos River to the south.Beach flat up to vegetated foredune. Very little debris of any kind and very few animal casings or kelp. Beautiful, calm day; quiet with only 3 people noted and no ATVs.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Walking or running: 2. Photography: 1.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Notable Wildlife
(1)Great Blue Heronvery few sandpipersvery little kelp washed ashore
Driftline Content
very few animal casings or other debris
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