Mile 3 Report
Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
February 21, 2025
People walking and sitting on the beach, some with dogs, most on leash, large amount of Western Gulls on shore, and Cormorants fishing off shore.
Report Details
People walking and sitting on the beach, some with dogs, most on leash, large amount of Western Gulls on shore, and Cormorants fishing off shore.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Sitting: 5. Surfing: 2. Fishing: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Large amount of Western Gulls on shore, see photo, and Cormorants fishing off shore.
Natural Changes
Natural sand deposition and erosion.
South Jetty Sporthaven Beach looking South.
Large amount of Western Gulls on shore at Sporthaven Beach.
.85 miles South of South Jetty, Sporthaven Beach, looking North.
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Fiona DC
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Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
People walking and sitting on the beach, some with dogs, most on leash, large amount of Western Gulls on shore, and Cormorants fishing off shore.
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Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
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Harbor Beach south of Chetco River, north of Red Point
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