Mile 172 Report
Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
February 6, 2022
A 60-degree weather report brought out lots of people on the beach.
Report Details
A 60-degree weather report brought out lots of people on the beach. A beautiful day with no wind; plenty of room on this long beach. People were strolling, playing with their dogs and children, picnicking, and just enjoying the sunshine. The beach was clean, with some broken shells.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 25. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 10.
Other Activities: Many people strolling on the beach, three families picnicking. A sunny, warm, windless day - beautiful..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 30.
Notable Wildlife
Two groups of shorebirds on the surfline.
Wrackline Content
Wood pieces. Grass and small twigs, maybe from recent rain. Three or four logs. Two masks.
Actions & Comments
Beach was very clean, except for two discarded masks and one doggie bag. One large jellyfish washed up on the sand.
MooreC
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