Mile 338 Report
Clatsop Spit, Jetty Lagoon, Fort Stevens SP
March 20, 2013
Spring equinox walk was a combo of rain and sun; a partial rainbow greeted us as well as two mature eagles and one Harrier hawk.
Report Details
Spring equinox walk was a combo of rain and sun; a partial rainbow greeted us as well as two mature eagles and one Harrier hawk. No sign of the snowy owls that have been sighted here recently. The beach was swept clean of garbage and driftwood.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 4. Playing in sand: 6.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 4.
Notable Wildlife
two bald eagles, one hawk (Harrier, possibly), multiple seagulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. too old to determine species
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). small jelly fish "balls"
Randy and Beth
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