Mile 340 Report
South Jetty Columbia River, Fort Stevens SP
June 22, 2018
Vehicles have obviously been entering an area closed for nesting birds that extends from the So.
Report Details
Vehicles have obviously been entering an area closed for nesting birds that extends from the So. Jetty for approx. 1 miles. I left a message for the ranger alerting him of the issue.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Vehicles have obviously been entering an area closed for nesting birds that extends from the So. Jetty for approx. 1 miles. I left a message for the ranger alerting him of the issue.
Concerns
People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Apparent violations: Vehicles have obviously been entering an area closed for nesting birds that extends from the So. Jetty for approx. 1 miles..Disturbances: Disturbance of nesting seabirds
Notable Wildlife
Two bald eagles.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. Unusually little debris for this stretch of beach. Usually my bag is filled with plastic, etc.
Actions & Comments
Ranger notified about illegeal entry into nesting area.
Report Images
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