Mile 165 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Cleawox Lake, Goose Pasture N
October 8, 2008
Calm, sunny conditions with low traffic of ATVs compared with last observation during summer.
Report Details
Calm, sunny conditions with low traffic of ATVs compared with last observation during summer. Fewer shorebirds noted this time and less debris and dead marine life washed up.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 2. Other Activities: driving on beach. Nothing out of the ordinary. Dogs were both unleashed when they were allowed out of the motor vehicles.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 9.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Not sure yet if this is unusual, but I saw 20-25 dead, washed up translucent jellies, probably Aurelia aurita.
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks.
Treehugger1
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Mile 165
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Mile 165
Oregon Dunes NRA, W of Cleawox Lake, Goose Pasture N
Calm, sunny conditions with low traffic of ATVs compared with last observation during summer.
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