Mile 274 - Cape Lookout SP - September 6, 2007 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

No major changes to report. A beautiful fall day with many birds on the beach and flying over the waves. The old folks are reclaiming the sand - saw only 2 school aged kids. The dogs were pretty old too!!!

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 42. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 30. Sitting: 12. Photography: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

Many more birds than we usually see - gulls and pelicans. A flock flying too far offshore to identify. Saw some kelp and larger clumps of sea grass than usual.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

A few jellies. A few crab shells & claws.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

It was a very beautiful afternoon on the beach. There was slightly more trash than we've been seeing - Labor Day leavings? Many gulls on the beach and flying over the waves. Large group of pelicans - seemed like there must have been a school of fish off shore. People and dogs mellow. A new clear cut visible from the beach in front of the campground.