Mile 337 Report
Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
May 20, 2023
Report Details
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Playing in sand: 4. Other Activities: 4 (backpacking).
Notable Wildlife
sea gulls
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
2022-23 some winter erosion of fore dune
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Notable wildlife: kildeer at the waterline, pelicans on the wing and a seal in the surf.
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Appeared to be quite a bit of drfit wood removal (recent chain saw use, truck tires above tide line).
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One person was laying down on the sand just past the wet, packed area and a truck drove by fairly close to him.
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Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
It was disturbing to see so much debris/litter on this beach.
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