Mile 327 Report
Clatsop Plains
January 25, 2020
Late afternoon walk on mile 327 during an outgoing tide.
Report Details
Late afternoon walk on mile 327 during an outgoing tide. Observed a recently dead fully intact beaver (Castor canadensis) about 0.25 south of Del Rey Beach access at Highlands Ln. Two people moved the beaver up into the foredune area near a large two-pronged stick, out of the way of beach car traffic. Observed a partially intact dead sea lion 0.1 miles south of Del Rey Beach access.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 3.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 10. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 6. Other Activities: 3 people were clamming as the tide was going out.. Observed people walking, sitting, or driving on the beach within the designated areas.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: I collected 8lbs of trash from mile 327, including land-based debris (plastic cutlery, water bottles, candy wrappers) and ocean-based (fishing cutting board from a boat and fishing rope in the following colors: red, orange, blue, and green). Dog poop was seen on the north side of Del Rey Beach entrance on the beach..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 16.
Notable Wildlife
Observed one bald eagle and 5 western gulls.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Observed a dead beaver and a dead sea lion. Photos below.
Actions & Comments
Collected 8lbs of trash from beach mile 327. Observed multiple dogs off-leash and dog poop on the beach.
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