Mile 247 Report
South Spit Salmon River, Tillamook/Lincoln county line
September 24, 2006
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Report Details
1. No further progress in rock slides on southern basalt wall. Grass is starting to grow on it. 2. The sand has really built up since my last visit [6/18/06]. The rocks at the south end are nearly covered by sand. 3. Lots of gulls. Several crows. Seven brown pelicans. Very clean beach.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Playing in sand: 7.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of gulls. Several crows. Seven brown pelicans.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Dead sea lion. It's been dead for quite a while!
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Lots of sand crab parts. One large jellyfish (8" diameter).
Natural Changes
No further progress in rock slides on southern basalt wall. Grass is starting to grow on it.
Actions & Comments
- The sand has really built up since my last visit [6/18/06]. The rocks at the south end are nearly covered by sand.
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