Mile 169 Report
North end Siuslaw South Jetty Road
December 7, 2006
Huge amount of Bull Kelp and wood pieces in wide driftline, quite dramatic.
Report Details
Huge amount of Bull Kelp and wood pieces in wide driftline, quite dramatic. Sand has disappeared from in front of foredune. Sanderlings foraging at waterline, several groups of 8-30. Surf scoters in water. Many wood pieces with beaver teeth markings, obviously cut by beavers and have now washed down.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6. Western Grebe, gull, Rhinoceros Auklet,Cassin's Auklet, others to decomposed to identify. 1 Harbor Seal
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces.
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