Mile 311 Report
Jockey Cap, Silver Pt, S Cannon Beach, Tolovana Beach
October 28, 2008
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: -0.3 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Other Activities: No vehicles other than emergency vehicles are allowed on the beach on this mile..
Concerns
Apparent violations: None!.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Lots and lots of brown pelicans on Jockey Cap -- we counted over 100!
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 100. None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Only a few mussels that had been detached likely due to the high surf this past weekend.
Wrackline Content
Shells.
Actions & Comments
No new areas of concern. Lots of sand has come in and there is a slight slope on this mile down to the tide-line as is usual for this time of year.
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