Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
November 18, 2014
A pleasant, calm day after two weeks of cold rain and storms; nevertheless had the beach to myself except for one gentleman walking.
Report Details
A pleasant, calm day after two weeks of cold rain and storms; nevertheless had the beach to myself except for one gentleman walking. Very little debris noted ... only picked up a few items in the mile. The harbor seal population was all in the water "fishing."
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. 10 people + 1 dog counted on the "Mo's side" of the Siletz Bay "jaws of death" ... but did not walk that side.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
No harbor seals resting on the Salishan Spit but counted 40+ in the water.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 murre chick; 1 UNK
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
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