Mile 339 Report
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
April 20, 2022
Beach still has a very wintery appearance with steep dunes and a relatively narrow beach.
Report Details
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
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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Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Most beach erosion I've witnessed - see photo.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual - a few more people than usual.
Ed Joyce