Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
December 1, 2024
A pleasant sunny day after many rainy ones.
Report Details
A pleasant sunny day after many rainy ones. No harbor seals were present in their usual resting spot at the tip of the Salishan Spit - odd but not unprecedented. Evidence of wet sand very close to the bluffs and houses on the spit.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7. Other Activities: Bike-riding - 1. Estimated 53 people and 4 dogs on the Taft side of the river ... counted from a distance.
Notable Wildlife
There were NO harbor seals in their usual gathering spot at the tip of the Salishan Spit. This has been observed before; they have always returned to their spot eventually.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Many sea jelly pieces in the wrack line ... but not surprising given that it is winter storm season.
Natural Changes
High tides nearing the bluff
Evidence of high tide coming close to housing area
This is where the harbor seal colony usually hangs out ... but no one home today
Report Images
Linda Reid
CoastWatcher
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