Mile 146 - North Jetty, South Jetty Umpqua River, Lighthouse - June 10, 2011

Report Details

It was a beautiful day at the beach. One family of three was tossing a Frisbee, two young children played in the sand while their parents relaxed close by. Three other children were splashing in the waves and one sat down to let the waves roll over them, joyfully absorbing the experience. Others walked their dogs (all on leashes). Some seagulls flew over (maybe a dozen) and a black bird (crow looking) was on the beach. Driftwood was high on beach and seemed to be settled in from past storms. One structure was man made on the beach from driftwood (see picture). Only one piece of plastic garbage was found and removed, a beach patrol truck drove through about 3:30. From 3:15 until 4:30 PM, folks came and left the beach in a steady flow. Nothing unusual or discomforting was notable.

Human Activities

Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 13. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 3. Surfing: 1. A family tossed a frisbee while others were splashing in the waves. Two young children played in the sand, others walked their dogs. One young man surfed and had a paddle with him.

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 9. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

A small flock of seagulls flew over, while one black bird was on the wet sand just back from the waves. The black bird was crow looking, but true species is unknown.

Driftline Content

small broken shells