Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
August 26, 2008
Pretty much normal for this Salishan Strip; quiet conditions; many birds, mostly gulls and pelicans; and the usual large number of hauled-out harbor seals.
Report Details
Pretty much normal for this Salishan Strip; quiet conditions; many birds, mostly gulls and pelicans; and the usual large number of hauled-out harbor seals.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 29. Walking or running: 17. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 4. Sitting: 2. Other Activities: 1 Flying Kite.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 55.
Notable Wildlife
~300 gulls, pelicans & small birds. Also, ~100 harbor seals.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Enganglement: 1. 1 bird entangled in kite string
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