Mile 200 Report
Big Stump Beach, south Patterson SP
April 22, 2015
A beautiful day on mile 200.
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A beautiful day on mile 200. Would like the photos identified.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 6. Other Activities: Clamming. This is the first time I have seen people digging for clams and/or fishing bait.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Unusual plants/sea pods. See photos. This is the first time for me to see these at the Oregon Coast. Please identify. Many by-the-wind sailors along tide lines.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Entrance to park has a creek eroding away the sand leading up to entrance.
Actions & Comments
No action taken on this. I am assuming that State Parks is taking care of problem/solution.
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