Mile 171 Report
Heceta Beach South, almost to North Jetty
May 25, 2008
Lots of families out enjoying an early morning stroll along Mile 171 during a low tide.
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.
oldMGguy
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