Mile 172 Report
Heceta Beach North, Driftwood Shores
October 22, 2010
Lots of jellyfish on beach - 3 species.
Report Details
Lots of jellyfish on beach - 3 species. Abundant green foam on beach and in surf.Birds - Mixed flocks of shorebirds. Observed 300+ birds. Primarily Sanderling with some Dunlin. Occasional small flocks of murres or scoters flying south.More large and small plastic in driftline than on July visit. Also lots of balled up seaweed.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 8.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 14. Playing in sand: 1. Sitting: 2. Photography: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 19.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of jellyfish on beach - 3 species. Abundant green foam on beach and in surf.Birds - Mixed flocks of shorebirds. Observed 300+ birds. Primarily Sanderling with some Dunlin. Occasional small flocks of murres or scoters flying south.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. Some appeared to be Murres - ID not definite.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. More large and small plastic than on July visit. Lots of balled up seaweed.
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