Mile 240 Report
Taft, Nelscott south, Baldy Creek
March 2, 2008
The walking area at Siletz Bay from the picnic area to sand dunes where rock had been added is now covered with logs and sand.
Report Details
The walking area at Siletz Bay from the picnic area to sand dunes where rock had been added is now covered with logs and sand. Some erosion to the rock area because of lower level of sand.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 40. Walking or running: 20.
Concerns
Disturbances: Disturbance/harassment of marine mammals
Actions & Comments
On the beach south of inlet, Harbor Seals stayed in the water because of people who walked to the water's edge to see and photograph the animals. The seals returned to the beach when the people left.
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