Mile 307 Report
Cove Beach north, Arch Cape, Arch Cape Creek
March 16, 2009
A dead harbor porpoise was found on the south end of the rocks on mile 307.
Report Details
A dead harbor porpoise was found on the south end of the rocks on mile 307.The high bank near the Clatsop lane access continues to erode in small chunks after heavy rain and high tides. The ocean has been moving the small rocks towards the south on to mile 306.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.6 feet.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. On February 28, 2009, I saw a harbor porpoise dead on the rocks. It was about 5 feet in length. I reported it to Keith at the Seaside Aquarium.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Bald Eagle
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