Mile 338 Report
Clatsop Spit, Jetty Lagoon, Fort Stevens SP
September 23, 2024
A warm second day of fall on mile 338 with a slight mist from low hanging fog.
Report Details
A warm second day of fall on mile 338 with a slight mist from low hanging fog. Shiphorns were sounding off the beach as several groups of brown pelicans flew low over the ocean. A smell of clams was in the air. The beach was free of human debris; came across one dead common murre on the walk back south to the trailhead at Parking Lot A.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Sitting: 3.
Notable Wildlife
several groups of brown pelicans over the ocean; gulls and terns
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. common murre
Driftline Content
Small rocks. jellyfish
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Beth Kandoll
CoastWatcher
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