Mile 323 - Seaside - May 8, 2014 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

It was a little windy and rainy today on mile 323. Only three other people were on this stretch of beach, all walking their dogs. The high tide line to the south was littered with surf grass and sea palm. Through out the whole mile the high tide line had a lot of small plastics. Pelicans were off shore aggressively feeding on something. A bald eagle flew by the feeding pelicans. On the north end of the mile up high on the beach were a lot of old bonfires, all clear of trash except one.

Conditions

Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

A flock of pelicans were feeding just outside the surf. One bald eagle flew by above the surf.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells. A good amount of surf grass and sea palms were along the high tide line. A lot of small plastics.