Mile 147 - Oregon Dunes NRA, North Spit Umpqua River, Winchester Bay - September 28, 2020

Report Details

Mile 147 looked clean with the build up of blowing summer sands. The fordune was continuous with the beach as the sand had accumulated in front of the fordune making a ramp to the top. Same with the Jetty rock and the old road leading to the foredune. The Sparrow Park rd. leading to the beach has had some improvement to the giant water hole that a vehicle must cross before reaching the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 80 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Other Activities: 4 wheel vehicles. Driving along the beach.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2. ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 3.

Notable Wildlife

Pelicans in great numbers skimming along the waves. 9 Sea Lions near the Jetty

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. 4 Cormorants and one hawk

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Picked up one large garbage bag full of trash. Most trash buried under the sand blown in over the summer months.