Mile 247 Report
South Spit Salmon River, Tillamook/Lincoln county line
April 26, 2023
We observed quite a few birds, a dead sea lion, a dead starfish and conducted an MDMAP survey for the NOAA program.
Report Details
We observed quite a few birds, a dead sea lion, a dead starfish and conducted an MDMAP survey for the NOAA program. There were students from Camp WestWind and their counselors walking / sitting in groups on the beach. The crecent- shaped beach to the south of the rocky 'key hole' was inaccessable due to the level of sand and water at the time of this survey.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 32. Walking or running: 25. Sitting: 7. There were visible tire tracks in the sand. Confirmed after our last survey that yes -the staff at Camp WestWind use their ATVs to check the beach / remove debris.
Notable Wildlife
We observed 2 osprey, 2 bald eagle, 4 canada geese, 1 great blue heron, many sea snails, many sea anemone and several sea gulls.
Driftline Content
Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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South Spit Salmon River, Tillamook/Lincoln county line
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