Mile 324 Report
Seaside north
September 29, 2013
Continuing to see small conifers being undercut and washed off the bluff as the river continues to drift south as it rounds the bend and runs out to sea.
Report Details
Continuing to see small conifers being undercut and washed off the bluff as the river continues to drift south as it rounds the bend and runs out to sea.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 4.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 14.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, 4 brown pelicans in flight
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
More trees are falling off the bank near the Seaside Sewage Treatment Plant. The trees wash around in the estuary and I assume go out to sea.
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