Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
January 5, 2008
Began our walk as usual, at the terminus of the Salishan Nature Walk and ended at the Salishan Boat Launch.
Report Details
Began our walk as usual, at the terminus of the Salishan Nature Walk and ended at the Salishan Boat Launch. Saw a Western grebe in the surf line and numerous sanderlings and surfbirds darting amongst the seafoam. We got pelted with pea-sized hail for a few minutes. Not many folks today.
Conditions
Temperature: 43 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Western grebe in surf line; usual sanderlings and surfbirds darting about.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. One Western grebe; one Common murre; no leg bands.
Driftline Content
Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Plastic bottles; whisky bottles
Shafer
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