Mile 337 Report
Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
October 5, 2009
A gorgeous fall day on the north coast.
Report Details
A gorgeous fall day on the north coast. Two surfers were enjoying the light swell, and two people were walking south. Trash was primarily plastic bottles and plastic bits and pieces. There was a telephone pole (I think) washed up, with cables wrapped around it. Lots of pelicans were active on the water, flying and fishing.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. Surfing: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2.
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces. Primarily razor clam shells and plastic bottles
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