Mile 171 - Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty - April 10, 2008

Report Details

It is interesting to observe how this flat sandy beach continually changes texture and pattern in subtle ways every time we visit. As last reported, sand is on the increase, this time more noticable on the north end of Mile 171. Mile 171 is still very clean from human-sourced trash, thanks to last month's trash clean-up day.

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 1. Sitting: 2. Windsurfing: 1. Fishing: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

One male California sea lion, 5 harbor seals feeding at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, lots of crows, gulls, 3 surf scoters.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Occasional bits and pieces of clear jellies

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

It is interesting to observe how this flat sandy beach continually changes texture and pattern in subtle ways every time we visit. As last reported, sand is on the increase, this time more noticable on the north end of Mile 171.Mile 171 is still very clean from human-sourced trash, thanks to last month's trash clean-up day.