Mile 325 Report
Clatsop Plains, Gearhart south
March 30, 2021
Beautiful evening.
Report Details
Beautiful evening. Saw one bald eagle at the estuary. Side of estuary has eroded significantly this year and now you have to scramble up the sandy bluff to walk around the edge of the estuary. Sadly, lots of trash found today.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 18.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
Trash collection
Edge of estuary looking South
Eagle at estuary
Bag of trash collected (plus a few more bottles on the way home)
Report Images
Brian and Tricia
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