Mile 171 - Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty - May 25, 2008

Report Details

Lots of families out enjoying an early morning stroll along Mile 171 during a low tide. Nothing out of the ordinary other than a bad day for clear jellies.Two osprey (one with breakfast), and the usual gaggle of gulls and crows. One lone Canada goose flying in big circles at the South Jetty parking lot, honking away ...

Conditions

Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W.

Human Activities

Number of people: 53. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 35. Sitting: 3.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 13. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Two osprey (one with breakfast), and the usual gaggle of gulls and crows. One lone Canada goose flying in big circles at the South Jetty parking lot, honking away ...

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Clusters of 1-2", occasional 3" clear jellies washed up on beach along Mile 171.

Driftline Content

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

Actions & Comments

Lots of families out enjoying an early morning stroll along Mile 171 during a low tide. Nothing out of the ordinary other than a bad day for clear jellies.