Mile 324 Report
Seaside north
July 31, 2023
Lots of birds observed: Osprey - 2 fishing at mouth of estuary; one adult and one juvenile Adult Bald Eagle resting on north end of Necanicum SpitSnowy Plover flying around estuary island acting distressed with a loose Jack Russel Terrier in the vicinity of Nest 7A
Report Details
Lots of birds observed: Osprey - 2 fishing at mouth of estuary; one adult and one juvenile Adult Bald Eagle resting on north end of Necanicum SpitSnowy Plover flying around estuary island acting distressed with a loose Jack Russel Terrier in the vicinity of Nest 7A
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 10. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 5. Loose dogs very close to Nest 7A
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Black Oystercatcher Brown Pelicans Caspian Terns Osprey - 2 fishing at mouth of estuary; one adult and one juvenile Adult Bald Eagle resting on north end of Necanicum Spit Snowy Plover flying around estuary island acting distressed with a loose Jack Russel Terrier in the vicinity of Nest 7A
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam. Cigarette butts, face mask
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Wrackline at 8th Ave
Low tide line off 12th Ave
Looking South off 16th Ave
Looking North off 16th Ave
Fishing off 16th Ave
Live crab off 17th Ave
Low tide line off 18th Ave
Looking South from 18th Ave
Styrofoam and Roses
Looking South from north end of mile 324
Looking North from north end of mile 324
Gearhart Bluffs continue to erode
High tide line
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People enjoying the beach, nesting Snowy Plovers in distress, Juvenile Brown Pelicans learn about dogs;
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