Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
May 26, 2024
A pleasant calm day on the holiday weekend.
Report Details
A pleasant calm day on the holiday weekend. More beachgoers than usual on the Salishan Spit. Very little trash to pick up. Found 3 sand dollars, which is not common on this beach. We did not see any tar balls or oiled birds.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 31. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 32. Other Activities: Kite-flying. Counted 32 people enjoying the beach on the Salishan Spit side of our mile (+ 6 dogs, well-behaved). Estimated 60 people and 7 dogs on the Taft side of the Siletz Bay river mouth.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 12.
Notable Wildlife
The harbor seals were in their usual resting place at the north end of the Salishan Spit, but there were fewer than usual - counted about 60.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass.
Natural Changes
There is a drop-off at the end of the spit between the nature trail and the beach where the seals hang out, but this is normal - comes and goes.
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Linda and Clyde
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