Mile 168 Report
Central South Siuslaw Jetty Road
September 19, 2008
Sand at foredune in a fall pattern, rounded, not showing signs of strong north or south winds.
Report Details
Sand at foredune in a fall pattern, rounded, not showing signs of strong north or south winds. More sea palm kelp on the beach than usual. Unusually large number of dead common murres, probably mostly juveniles, at high tide line, do not appear fresh but are still identifiable. Nice fall day, mostly overcast but pleasant temperature and no wind.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. Sitting: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
quite a bit of sea-palm kelp on the beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 15. 14 common murres; 1 larger, unidentified.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
dead "sand crabs" in driftline
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Sand in front of foredune quite rounded, no sharp edges from either strong north or south winds. Only 3 small groups of gulls, 8 to 10 per group, at edge of water; no sanderlings or other small shorebirds today. Unusually large number of dead murres, most appear to be juveniles.
bwholler
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