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We found a flock of 1,150-1,300 Dunlin. Otherwise we had the mile essentially to ourselves on a great sunny afternoon.

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Tide Level: 5.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: The dog was leashed..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.

Notable Wildlife

We counted 1,150-1,300 Dunlin on the wet sand, loafing, feeding, & sleeping. There were about 100 Sanderlings here & there, with a few Western Sandpipers mixed in. We also came across a few mangled jellies (Moons?), bits of Razor Clams & Sand Dollars. But there wasn't a trace of any Dungeness Crab parts, which was a bit unusual.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

1 small dead fish, which Fawn thinks might be a Topsmelt. (Thanks Fawn!)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass. Came across a 10' long piece of rope & a 1" square bit of a snack wrapper. The beach was otherwise clean, though we didn't walk the high tide line. As usual we didn't bring a microscope to look for microplastics which were doubtless present.

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Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

February 21, 2019

Another bright clear day on the northern Oregon coast.

Merce and Michael

Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

November 7, 2018

We found a flock of 1,150-1,300 Dunlin.

Merce and Michael

Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

August 6, 2018

One dead adult Ochre Sea Star was found, with no evidence of wasting.

Merce and Michael

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

October 5, 2012

Beautiful autumn day with a warm east wind.

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Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

November 25, 2011

Took a late afternoon hike on mile from 335 to 334.

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Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

January 22, 2011

A pleasant but relatively unremarkable walk.

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Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

October 11, 2010

A splendid autumn morning near low tide.

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Mile 334

Columbia Beach, Warrenton, Camp Rilea MR

February 7, 2010

A sunny and mild neap tide, near low water.

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