Mile 45 Report
South of Coal Point, north of Brush Creek
July 5, 2015
Adjacent campground full; evidence of previous day(s)'s beach activities with some leftover debris (cans, bottles, candy wrappers).
Report Details
Adjacent campground full; evidence of previous day(s)'s beach activities with some leftover debris (cans, bottles, candy wrappers). Three areas with firework remnants including one used Roman candle container (illegal in Oregon) and many sparklers. Posted sign at access to beach underneath US 101 bridge ripped off and thrown aside. One tarp covered lean-to with foam mattresses and debris (beer cans) at less than 200 ft. from access exit into beach (beach ranger notified).
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Walking or running: 7.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Fireworks remnants on beach.Notable Wildlife
About 100 gulls feeding at end of Brush Creek; many swallows; one great blue heron.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. One dead large immature gull.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks.
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