Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
August 12, 2014
Due to recent strong northerly winds, seasonal "transverse" sand dunes are well-developed all along Mile 171.
Report Details
Due to recent strong northerly winds, seasonal "transverse" sand dunes are well-developed all along Mile 171. The seasonal low dunes are the most extensive I've seen on this mile since 2007.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 7.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Playing in sand: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Numerous flocks of sanderlings feeding
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. One long-dead brown colored sea lion pup, about 3 feet long. Located about 1/4 mile north of the Siuslaw River North Jetty, dry sand area.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Bits and pieces of reddish-brown Sea Nettle jellies scattered along the mile.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces. Large amounts of surf grass, feather boa kelpt, some bull kelp washed up
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