Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
April 2, 2016
Sunny, calm day.
Report Details
Sunny, calm day. Several people out walking on the spit. Estimated 120+ people and 12 dogs on the Taft side of the Siletz. No beach litter! - except for one stray crab pot. Some of the sharp drop-offs have abated somewhat so it is possible to walk the entire mile on the ocean side again.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 20. Two groups of people were approaching the harbor seal habitat. I warned them about keeping a distance but they seemed to already know that.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
100+ harbor seals in their usual place at the tip of the Salishan Spit; more in the water; injured black scoter near water's edge
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells.
Report Images
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