Mile 198 Report
Beachside State Park to Reynolds Creek
November 2, 2008
A rough, windy morning, but a relatively clean, untroubled beach, at least by appeaarances.
Report Details
A rough, windy morning, but a relatively clean, untroubled beach, at least by appeaarances. One dead squid is noteworthy.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
approximately 400 gulls--Mostly Westerns, but including 5-6 Heermans and 10 Ringbilled. 150 Sanderlings in tiny to large groups---all at shoreline foraging.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. 1 dead squid at hight driftline--being fed on by gulls
Driftline Content
A very clean beach in terms of detritus and all debris
Man-made Modifications
Sand removal. The Oregon State Park System has pushed sand up against its campsite bluff to prevent further erosion.
Actions & Comments
Am not calling this a problem--no action taken.
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