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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Mile 239
Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
The marine layer stayed offshore while we were walking our mile so it turned out to be a nice day.
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
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Marney
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
A pleasant sunny day after many rainy ones.
Linda Reid
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
A pleasant calm day on the holiday weekend.
Linda and Clyde
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
A beautiful 70-degree day in mid-March .
Linda Reid
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Salishan Spit north, Siletz Bay
Not a bad fall day for a walk with our out-of-town visitors, but walking the beach was impossible due to the high tide and big waves, which were reaching the beach grass area and bouncing large pieces of driftwood around.
ORbeach
