Mile 155 Report
Oregon Dunes NRA, Tahkenitch Creek
October 4, 2015
Arrived to find a clear sunny beach with extensive winter erosion of the Takenitch west estuary.
Report Details
Arrived to find a clear sunny beach with extensive winter erosion of the Takenitch west estuary. Takenitch creek was the lowest that I have observed with minimal (10' wide x 1' deep) outflow to the ocean. Fewer than normal sea birds were congregated at the mouth of the creek.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
No humans encountered
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Very few gulls, no seals in surf, no sanderlings
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Less fishing debris than 2014
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. Extensive European beach grass invasion
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