Mile 171 - Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty - August 11, 2008

Report Details

One of those "Glad-to-be-alive-and-walking-on-a-Oregon-beach" mornings! Clear sky, calm wind, no obnoxious dogs. The Army Corp of Engineers has their river dredge out cleaning out the Siuslaw River entrance, but no noticable water discoloration or debris on the beach. Last summer, the Heceta Beach shoreline was ruler-straight from the North jetty up to Driftwood Shores. This summer, it has formed a series of gentle scalloped bays north of the jetty. Very photogenic and eye-pleasing to look at.

Conditions

Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W.

Human Activities

Number of people: 26. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 18. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 4. Fishing: 2.

Concerns

Fire

Apparent violations: Abandoned driftwood log fire still burning.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Two large flocks of semipalmated plovers, the usual gaggle of gulls and crows, one pelagic cormorant.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Normal collection of dungeness and mole crab parts in wrack line.

Driftline Content

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

Actions & Comments

One of those "Glad-to-be-alive-and-walking-on-a-Oregon-beach" mornings! Clear sky, calm wind, no obnoxious dogs. The Army Corp of Engineers has their river dredge out cleaning out the Siuslaw River entrance, but no noticable water discoloration or debris on the beach.Last summer, the Heceta Beach shoreline was ruler-straight from the North jetty up to Driftwood Shores. This summer, it has formed a series of gentle scalloped bays north of the jetty. Very photogenic and eye-pleasing to look at.