Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
December 24, 2007
Began at N44'53.
Report Details
Began at N44'53.632 and finished at N44'55.157. Saw sanderlings foraging in driftline; dead grebe being picked at by gull; usual litter at high tide line; lots of sea foam today.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 7.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Sanderlings foraging along driftline; river otter spotted in Salishan Lagoon.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 3 gulls; 1 grebe
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Shafer
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