Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
March 11, 2018
Pleasant day.
Report Details
Pleasant day. First time I have seen surfers in the "jaws of death" Siletz rivermouth. One appeared to be temporarily pulled south by currents but he managed to get back. Almost no trash to pick up.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 25. Surfing: 2. Est. 100+ people and 10 dogs on the Taft side of the Siletz River mouth but I did not walk that side.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Notable Wildlife
Est. 150+ harbor seals in their usual resting place at the tip of the Salishan Spit.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 sea nettle on the sand.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Report Images
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