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
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.
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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edjoyce
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Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Nothing unusual - a few more people than usual.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
Very little marine debris noted. In photos, note blocks of slumping dunes.
Ed Joyce
Mile 339
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
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
Dead sea lion, an eagle, and noticeable retreat of dunes due to wave erosion.
Ed Joyce