Mile 168 Report
Central South Siuslaw Jetty Road
December 18, 2015
South Jetty Siuslaw mile 168.
Report Details
South Jetty Siuslaw mile 168. 3 people walking, one dog. 3 vehicles seen on mile 168. 3 seagulls seen. one dead bird. In water off parking lot #6 saw surf scoters and common loons. 4 to 5 foot step in dune to beach in some areas. Cloudy, then light drizzle.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. 3 vehicles seen on mile 168, two headed north, one went South then later returned North bound.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Three gulls spotted on mile 168. Later saw surf scoters and Common Loons in water by South Jetty parking lot #6
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. 1 dead bird, possibly murre
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.). good deal of wood in some areas, areas of sea foam
Natural Changes
4 to 5 feet step in ocean side of dune in places, Was not able to get down to beach at Parking Lot #3
Report Images
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Mile 168
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A jeep with two occupants was driving on the beach.
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Fairly high tide, lots of plastic, wrack line had a lot of bull kelp.
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Casual trails from parking lot and top of beach access trails developing.
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Sunny, great day, very clean beach.
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Northern part of mile 168, not much activity.
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Mile 168
Central South Siuslaw Jetty Road
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