Mile 144 Report

Location:

Douglas

West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP

Conditions:

Wednesday 8:00 AM

Sunny

60° F

Wind:

Moderate from the N

Tide Level:

4.1 ft

Humans / Pets:

People:

6

Dogs:

3

Activities:

Walking / Running:

4

Playing in sand:

2

Concerns:

Disturbances:

Vehicles:

Cars/Trucks parking:

2

Activity Comments:

Notable Wildlife:

Dead Birds:

Total:

0

Stranded:

Total:

0

Fish & Invertebrates:

Millions of Valellla-Valella carcasses, mostly small (one inch or smaller)on the high tide line.

Driftline:

New Development:

Modifications:

Natural Changes:

Comments:

Summary:

The mile of beach looked normal except with less sand buildup because of less winter storm activity. I have never seen so many Valella-Valella. Lots more than last summer, 2014.