Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
August 8, 2015
Overcast but pleasant day.
Report Details
Overcast but pleasant day. NOBODY on the beach ... but evidence of recent activity (footprints). About 175 people counted across the Siletz on the Taft side (west of Mo's pier) enjoying the beach or attending the sandcastle festival. 8 dogs on that side. Larger crowd east of the pier. Very little debris on the spit ... picked up about 1/2 bag. Some fireworks debris on the bay side left over from the 4th of July, however. A number of driftwood structures ... windbreaks or play houses, I guess. We could have a driftwood architecture contest here!
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Other Activities: CoastWatching.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
200+ harbor seals at the tip of the spit; more in the water
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. All hard to determine ... mostly feathers and bones ... possibly 1 murre, 1 gull, others unknown
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
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