Mile 339 Report
Clatsop Spit, Fort Stevens SP
October 14, 2020
All was normal for this time of year.
Report Details
All was normal for this time of year.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Notable Wildlife
None
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. nothing
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Styrofoam.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff. Beach is taking a winter profile - steeper.
Actions & Comments
All was normal.
Looking north toward the South Columbia River Jetty.
Looking south from approx 1/4 South of the South Columbia River Jetty.
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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
