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A pleasant but relatively unremarkable walk. the strand was variable in composition but fairly thin, with a smattering of refuse. Mostly plastic bottles, as usual, and some patches of confetti-sized particles. Logs and wood were moderately distributed. There were 15-20 clumps of kelp ranging from single stipes to large aggregations. Few birds were about, except one grebe who may have been injured. Most unique object was an intact piddock shell (Zirfaea pilsbryi) which I usually find in fragments.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Fishing: 1.

Concerns

Driftwood removal

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Notable Wildlife

Not many birds, save a grebe(?)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.

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Mile 334

February 21, 2019

Another bright clear day on the northern Oregon coast.

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Mile 334

November 7, 2018

We found a flock of 1,150-1,300 Dunlin.

Merce and Michael

Mile 334

August 6, 2018

One dead adult Ochre Sea Star was found, with no evidence of wasting.

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decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 334

October 5, 2012

Beautiful autumn day with a warm east wind.

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Mile 334

November 25, 2011

Took a late afternoon hike on mile from 335 to 334.

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Mile 334

January 22, 2011

A pleasant but relatively unremarkable walk.

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Mile 334

October 11, 2010

A splendid autumn morning near low tide.

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Mile 334

February 7, 2010

A sunny and mild neap tide, near low water.

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