Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
June 29, 2008
Beautiful sunny day!
Report Details
Beautiful sunny day! Observed a mixed flock of gulls and cormorants feeding on surface about 1/4 mile off shore; a flock of approximately 70 gulls resting on shore; Bull kelp, Rockweed kelp, Feather Boa kelp, and numerous Dungeness crab shells in drift line, probably from molt; saw tire tracks above high tide line.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 6. Playing in surf: 1. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 4. Photography: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Observed mixed flock of gulls and cormorants feeding on the surface about 1/4 mile off shore; flock of approximately 70 gulls resting on shore.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
One fish head skull of unknown species.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Shafer
CoastWatcher
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