Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
June 17, 2014
A beautiful Tuesday afternoon and not a soul on the beach!
Report Details
A beautiful Tuesday afternoon and not a soul on the beach! Almost all the Japanese tsunami debris reported on May 11 is now gone, except for a few stretches where there is a proliferation of tiny plastic pieces along the wrack line. Don't know if there has been a cleanup or if it's due to tidal action. Spotted 10 turkey vultures standing in the sand (very unusual) and went to investigate - turned out to be a seal pup carcass.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Activities
Other Activities: 65+ people on beach north of Siletz River outlet, but we did not walk that part.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Estimate of 150 harbor seals in their usual spot at the tip of Salishan Spit.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Common murre
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Harbor seal pup; 150 yards from water; dead
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Shells.
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
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