Mile 340 - South Jetty Columbia River, Fort Stevens SP - 04/20/2024

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This mile report was conducted to document notable wildlife offshore observed from the South Jetty/Parking Lot C area looking down onto mile 340 from the jetty. With the start of spring birding migration, I was delighted to see two male long-tailed ducks associating with a group of red-throated loans and surf scoters, as well as multiple bald eagles feeding on a dead animal carcass on the beach, a small raft of 4-5 sea lions in the breakers, and amazing looks at a gray whale surfacing. The mild, sunny weather resulted in unobscured views for a sea watch, as well as the presence of multiple people fishing from the jetty.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 4.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5. Surfing: 1. Kayaking: 1. Fishing: 2.

Notable Wildlife

Notable wildlife observed from the South Jetty/Parking Lot C area looking down onto mile 340 from the jetty include: two male long-tailed ducks associating with a group of red-throated loans and surf scoters, multiple bald eagles feeding on a dead animal carcass on the beach, a small raft of 4-5 sea lions in the breakers, and amazing looks at a gray whale surfacing.

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Mile 340

South Jetty Columbia River, Fort Stevens SP

April 20, 2024

This mile report was conducted to document notable wildlife offshore observed from the South Jetty/Parking Lot C area looking down onto mile 340 from the jetty.

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