Mile 328 Report
Sunset Beach, Clatsop Plains
March 2, 2009
Strong wind and blowing sand had covered most everything on the beach.
Report Details
Strong wind and blowing sand had covered most everything on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.8 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Sanderlings and surfbirds foraging on beach along surfline
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Jann Luesse
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