Mile 297 Report
Nehalem Beach, Nehalem Bay SP
September 5, 2010
The sand has build up to the point that little of the wood in this area can be seen.
Report Details
The sand has build up to the point that little of the wood in this area can be seen. There was no human debris visible as well. The beach was extensive carved up with horse track but only one horse was seen. Fourteen people, several with dogs, were enjoying running or walking on this calm sunny day. Six dead birds were found, and one small shark. Otherwise the beach was normal for this time of year.
Conditions
Temperature: 67 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 14.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6. Sooty Shearwater, Northern Fulmar, young Gull, Double-Crested Cormorant, Cassin's Auklet, Common Murre
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
A small shark
Driftline Content
None
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