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Beach still has a very wintery appearance with steep dunes and a relatively narrow beach.The flock of eagles was startling - I've never seen 10-12 eagles eating together before.

Conditions

Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: -0.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

A flock (approx. 10) of Eagles at the So. Columbia River Jetty feasting on a carcass.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

New Development

Bluff development. Winter-like dune erosional features continue to be seen.

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls, Major cracks appearing in bluffs, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff.

Actions & Comments

Beach still has a very wintery look with steep dunes and relatively narrow beach.

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Looking North toward So. Columbia River jetty. Note erosion and steep dunes.
Exposed cobbles due to landward dune migration (I think).

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Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

August 9, 2024

Nothing worthy of mentioning.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

July 16, 2024

Nothing unusual.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

June 25, 2024

Nothing unusual - a few more people than usual.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

April 16, 2024

Very little marine debris noted. In photos, note blocks of slumping dunes.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

March 16, 2024

Nothing noteworthy to report.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

February 19, 2024

Nothing unusual except for increased amount of marine debris. Would be good to see the photos I downloaded.

John Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

January 19, 2024

Dead sea lion, an eagle, and noticeable retreat of dunes due to wave erosion.

Ed Joyce

Mile 339

Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP

December 21, 2023

Lots of erosion.

Ed Joyce