Mile 163 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end Woahink Lake
July 20, 2007
Flock of approx.
Report Details
Flock of approx. 25 Canada Geese resting at the waterline. Several small groups of Shorebirds active, and many buzzards seen because of numerous dead birds and marine mammals.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy.
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 3.
Notable Wildlife
25 Canada Geese, Shore birds, Many Buzzards due to numerous dead birds and marine mammals.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 22. 20 dead Murres, 2 large terrestrial birds, too decomposted to tell species.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 dead 9' long baby or juvenile whale carcass. 1 dead adult fur seal. 1 dead juvenile elephant seal.
mjohnson
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Mile 163
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end Woahink Lake
Beach is mainly a gentle up slope to the foredunes.
mjohnson
Mile 163
Oregon Dunes NRA, west of south end Woahink Lake
Only a few scattered small groups of shore birds noted.
mjohnson