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Beautiful day with only a mild breeze. Few people were on the beach mostly concentrated around the Broadway turnaround and 12th Ave. Although the water appears to be clearning from the recent algae bloom, Rockweed and Eelgrass are washing up along with some large chunks of styrofoam. Trees from the southern edge of the Gearhart cliffs (Faith's Lookout) are strewn throughout the estuary and along the sand north of 12th Ave. Someone also topped and pruned the lower branches of the trees on and along the northern edge of Seaside's bluffs. A local said another local did it for the view and that the land it privately owned.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Pruning of trees on dune/bluffs (may be private property)

Concerns

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Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Notable Wildlife

American Kestrel and several Bald Eagles over the Estuary; 50-60 Arctic Tern resting on the sand between river and ocean;

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Styrofoam. corks from wine and champagne bottles

New Development

Pruning of pine trees on and along the edge of the bluffs bordering the northern edge of Seaside's dunes.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

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July 31, 2023

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July 29, 2023

New flock of Brown Pelicans at mouth of estuary along with some Canada Geese, seagulls and Caspian Terns were disturbed several times before relocating to sandbar surrounded by water;Snowy Plover disturbed on island between Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek by two people tidepooling;Tour Helicopter flew over five separate times twice low enough (though probably not illegal) to disturb two Bald Eagles and two Osprey hunting in estuary;Small structure built of driftwood still on the Necanicum Spit being used as shelter;

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July 18, 2023

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July 10, 2023

We saw lots of dead crabs, some kelp and algae on the surfline, and some driftwood.

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August 4, 2022

My morning walk began gloriously with the sun peaking through the clouds and chirping birds flitting through the dune grasses.

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July 9, 2022

Two Snowy Plovers seen with eggs at nests within protected sites.

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July 8, 2022

Beautiful clear day, moderate amount of human activity; two Snowy Plovers seen in newly designated protected areas exhibiting nesting behavior; one harbor seal pup on the rocks of the Necanicum Inlet Island; numerous seagulls and terns along with a few cormoronts; The amount of fireworks debris, burned logs, and styrofoam at the waterline is disheartening.

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