Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
March 10, 2022
A calm, cool day with just a few high clouds.
Report Details
A calm, cool day with just a few high clouds. The harbor seal population was back in its usual place at the tip of the Salishan Spit. Very little trash - I picked up 4 small pieces. The access at emergency access #50 has been made more difficult by winter erosion of the sandy bank.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 4. Estimated 25 people (+1 dog) on the Taft side of the Siletz River but did not walk that side.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Estimated 100 harbor seals in their usual resting place at the tip of the Salishan Spit
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Natural Changes
Bluffs created by winter storms, tides and erosion
The short gradual slope to the beach at Access #50 has been eroded to a drop-off. People have stomped out a trail along the bank.
Harbor seal colony on the Salishan Spit
Harbor seals on the Salishan Spit
Found some nice agates while on Coastwatch
A pretty day at the beach
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