Mile 337 Report
Clatsop Spit, Swash Lake, Fort Stevens SP
July 7, 2021
Notable wildlife: kildeer at the waterline, pelicans on the wing and a seal in the surf.
Report Details
Notable wildlife: kildeer at the waterline, pelicans on the wing and a seal in the surf. Other: More dogs then usual and more litter (off shore) observed at the dune / beach interface.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 4. Photography: 1.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
A flock of brown pelicans flying at the wave crests and a seal in the surf having some fun.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
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