Mile 179 Report
Heceta Head Lighthouse, Devils Elbow SP, Cape Creek
April 8, 2024
Beach was clean and clear, not many people.
Report Details
Beach was clean and clear, not many people. One dead bird found.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 3. Sitting: 4. Other Activities: Man writing words in the sand with a giant stick.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. brown/white in color, appeared to be a gull
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
Report Images
Kelly Thomas
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