Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
March 18, 2008
Lots of gulls, crows, one immature bald eagle flying north above the foredune.
Report Details
Lots of gulls, crows, one immature bald eagle flying north above the foredune. One unknown shellfish (see photos), isolated strands of bull kelp.Lots of sightseers out this afternoon on this always popular beach. Observed one immature bald eagle flying north along the foredune. Found a shell that I've never seen before on Heceta Beach (see photos). Does anyone know what it is (or was)?
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 34. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 30. Playing in sand: 6. Photography: 3.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of gulls, crows, one immature bald eagle flying north above the foredune. One unknown shellfish (see photos), isolated strands of bull kelp
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. One female Ruddy duck, one gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. Several 50-100' tangled coils of poly crab pot rope
Actions & Comments
Lots of sightseers out this afternoon on this always popular beach. Observed one immature bald eagle flying north along the foredune. Found a shell that I've never seen before on Heceta Beach (see photos). Does anyone know what it is (or was)?
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