Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
March 31, 2016
There were 6 people total and people were walking their dogs as well.
Report Details
There were 6 people total and people were walking their dogs as well. Some people were on their morning run. It was a foggy morning and cool outside. It was not sunny and wasn't raining. There was no trash on the beach, just small rocks, kelp, and shells. The walk was nice and we all enjoyed taking part in it.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 1. Photography: 1. People looked like they were enjoying their morning and walking on the beach as well as running.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
There were many seagulls flying around as well as walking, no marine mammals though.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Actions & Comments
There were no signs of anything stated above.
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