Mile 240 Report
Taft, Nelscott south, Baldy Creek
June 18, 2018
2- horseback riding on beach with a third horse, North of Siletz River and one bike rider on the south spit of the Siletz, who luckily did not disturb the seals who are usually seen sunbathing there on nice days.
Report Details
2- horseback riding on beach with a third horse, North of Siletz River and one bike rider on the south spit of the Siletz, who luckily did not disturb the seals who are usually seen sunbathing there on nice days.Most rock hunters are looking for agates using long sticks with kitchen tools for screening and easy pick up of rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 125. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 60. Playing in sand: 13. Sitting: 25. Fishing: 15. Other Activities: 2- horseback riding on beach with a third horse, North of Siletz River and one bike rider on the south spit of the Siletz, who luckily did not disturb the seals who are usually seen sunbathing there on nice days.Most rock hunters are looking for agates using long sticks with kitchen tools for screening and easy pick up of rocks.. Minimal litter. Most dogs were on leashes, though not required.
Concerns
Apparent violations: One tarped homeless shelter in large driftwood about 1/4 mile north of mouth of Siletz River..
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. no leg bands, 2 sea gulls
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Washed up blue velella velella (by-the-wind) jellyfish were seen earlier in June (unusual concentration photographed June 3 is attached).
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
The north bank along the Siletz has a steep sand bank now, that wasn't there a few days ago.
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