Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
August 13, 2012
Huge sand dunes have drifted over North Jetty and sand has shifted along high tide line due to high summer wind.
Report Details
Huge sand dunes have drifted over North Jetty and sand has shifted along high tide line due to high summer wind. Small boat fender, plastic bottles and deck sponge picked up off beach. Large pieces of wood and logs on beach. Too windy and cold to complete walk!
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10.
Notable Wildlife
Very few birds; however, very windy for early morning.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
kathrynl
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