Mile 239 Report
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
September 7, 2015
I didn't intend to do a Coastwatch walk today but just started walking on the beach and it was such a pleasant day, I just kept going.
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I didn't intend to do a Coastwatch walk today but just started walking on the beach and it was such a pleasant day, I just kept going. Almost no trash on the beach. Counted 4 dead murres. Found 6 agates. First time I've ever seen fishermen at the mouth of the Siletz ... there must be a salmon run!
Conditions
Temperature: 66 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 5. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: 1 park ranger on ATV.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. 4 dead murres - no leg bands
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
several pieces of jellies but not extensive
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
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