Mile 164 - Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Woahink Lake, Goose Pasture S - February 11, 2008

Report Details

The most striking thing to me was the absolute absence of birds or mammals. Once the OHV trash collectors left, there was no sound except the ocean, and I felt totally alone. Not a bad feeling, at all, but unusual.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Other Activities: OHV. The beach was isolated except for myself and a couple on an OHV collecting trash. They had 5-gallon containers on both sides, so may have been from one of the dune ride companies. I did not see one bird or mamal in either Mile 163 or 164. In fact, the only living creatures I saw were a few small jelleyfish. The beach was very clean, as were the areas near the foredunes. When I was leaving at about 1 p.m., I saw a young couple arriving and collecting shells.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

None of any type. No seaweed, no birds or mammals

Beached Birds

none

Stranded Marine Mammals

none

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

none

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. Surprisingly little debris -- a few short pieces of light marine rope.

Man-made Modifications

Only OHV tracks in permitted areas.

Natural Changes

None observed