Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
December 15, 2007
Finished our walk today.
Report Details
Finished our walk today. Began at N44'53.632 and ended at N44'55.528. As previously noted, saw approximately 80 Harbor seals at north end of spit. Extreme level of styrofoam debris...around 15 huge pieces in the vicinity of N44'55.528, W124.01417; also 4 or 5 huge pieces on the bay side of spit. The signs cautioning folks to stay away from the seals are missing. We hauled a crab pot buoy to the Salishan boat launch at N44'55.157 (orange with #4854).
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 9.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Approximately 80 Harbor seals at north end of spit.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Dead gull, fairly mangled.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Jellies
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