Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
July 7, 2013
Strong north winds have blown large amounts of sand up over North Jetty.
Report Details
Strong north winds have blown large amounts of sand up over North Jetty. Partial wooden pallet and various long lengths of board also near jetty along drift line.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: 1 clamming.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 dead common murres along tide line; one appears recent; other partially decomposed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. 2 beer bottles and assorted plastic trash; one child's sneaker near No. Jetty parking lot
kathrynl
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