Mile 257 Report
Porter Point, Nestucca River
March 1, 2007
A considerable amount of sand has been eroded from the southern portion of the mile.
Report Details
A considerable amount of sand has been eroded from the southern portion of the mile. If the NW winds prevail this summer, sand should be replaced. 50 - 60 gulls observed on the southern portion of the mile. 30 - 35 harbor seals hauled out on Straub Spit. 2 bald eagles in flight over the Nestucca Bay entrance.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
50 - 60 gulls observed on the southern portion of the mile. 30 - 35 harbor seals hauled out on Straub Spit. 2 bald eagles in flight over the Nestucca Bay entrance.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 Rhinoceros auklet, 1 unk. gull
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam. crab pot floats; water bottles (foreign and domestic)
Actions & Comments
A considerable amount of sand has been eroded from the southern portion of the mile. If the NW winds prevail this summer, sand should be replaced. 50 - 60 gulls observed on the southern portion of the mile. 30 - 35 harbor seals hauled out on Straub Spit. 2 bald eagles in flight over the Nestucca Bay entrance.
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