Mile 338 Report
Clatsop Spit, Jetty Lagoon, Fort Stevens SP
September 24, 2018
Second day of fall was almost cloudless and temps in the 60's.
Report Details
Second day of fall was almost cloudless and temps in the 60's. Most notable wildlife spottings were two dead murres and one dead black bird (possibly a crow). Very sad to see a dead seal pup on the beach also. Only two pelicans flying low over the surf, gulls and terns. "Our" mile was very clear of man made debris; mostly crab shells scattered around.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 6.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 3. Sitting: 4.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.
Notable Wildlife
two pelicans flying over surf, gulls and terns
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. no
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. One dead seal pup on beach just north of Parking Lot 1B approach. May have had trauma to head as there appeared to be dried blood.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Randy and Beth
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