Mile 327 Report
Clatsop Plains
December 20, 2014
Found three dead birds (2 common murres, 1 red phalarope).
Report Details
Found three dead birds (2 common murres, 1 red phalarope). High tide was at 6.6' hitting the low slope of the dunes and rushing into the roadway at least 100'. Only saw 2 people walking, and 2 cars driving in allowed area, although at the edge of dunes as the water was so high. Quite stormy day of rain.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 6.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. High King Tide - very little beach, only at base of dunes. When tide was at its height it was going up dunes a few feet, when at lowest point only about 100' of wet beach. Quite stormy.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Few gulls; one bald eagle flying south low over dune edge
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. One common murre juvenile; one red phalarope, and a second common murre on our return walk.
Driftline Content
Paint can, some marine debris (floats) broken pieces.
Actions & Comments
High tide at bottom of dunes.
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