Report Details

Human activities: many people, just strolling and frolicking, nothing unusualShoreline Wildlife: Driftline very high and scarce. Only one partial bird remains observedPhysical Changes: The cave just north of 15th street seems larger.

Conditions

Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 161. Number of dogs: 12. This is the Oregon SOLV clean up day. We were there before the official beginning.

Concerns

Litter

Apparent violations: none apparent.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.

Notable Wildlife

zero mammals, 1 remains wings & chest skeleton, assorted jellies - clear, typical kelp

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. none

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

none observed

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic baggies with dog poop

Man-made Modifications

none observed

Natural Changes

concern about cave openings just north of 15th street - getting larger

Actions & Comments

Not yet. There is one well developed cave high up on the hillside that is clearly used. Sleeping bag/tarps observed. It seems that about 25 feet south on the same cliff another cave is being excavated. Today saw no people there.

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