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We found a flock of 1,150-1,300 Dunlin. Otherwise we had the mile essentially to ourselves on a great sunny afternoon.

Conditions

Temperature: 53 F. Tide Level: 5.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: The dog was leashed..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 3.

Notable Wildlife

We counted 1,150-1,300 Dunlin on the wet sand, loafing, feeding, & sleeping. There were about 100 Sanderlings here & there, with a few Western Sandpipers mixed in. We also came across a few mangled jellies (Moons?), bits of Razor Clams & Sand Dollars. But there wasn't a trace of any Dungeness Crab parts, which was a bit unusual.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

1 small dead fish, which Fawn thinks might be a Topsmelt. (Thanks Fawn!)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass. Came across a 10' long piece of rope & a 1" square bit of a snack wrapper. The beach was otherwise clean, though we didn't walk the high tide line. As usual we didn't bring a microscope to look for microplastics which were doubtless present.

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Mile 334

February 21, 2019

Another bright clear day on the northern Oregon coast.

Merce and Michael

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.

Merce and Michael

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 334

October 5, 2012

Beautiful autumn day with a warm east wind.

croegner

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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