Mile 328 Report
Sunset Beach, Clatsop Plains
December 29, 2010
Lots of blowing sand in the high winds.
Report Details
Lots of blowing sand in the high winds. The most notable change is the growing height of the dunes. I've had to add an extension to the mile markers as the dune height continues to grow.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 5. Playing in sand: 3.
Concerns
Driftwood removal, Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.
Beached Birds
5 Northern Fulmars
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
picked up garbage
Jann Luesse
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