Tour of the Miles
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Latest Mile Reports
Mile 194 - Yachats, Adobe Inn, Smelt Sands Wayside
September 15, 2021 - 1:30pm - tietjenl
A wonderfully blustery, but sunny day! The waves looked enticing if you enjoy surfing! Walked the mile from south to north and didn't see any people until the Adobe. Found one dead bird just south of the Adobe [see picture]. Will use some resources to try to ID the dead bird. Saw...
Mile 144 - West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
September 14, 2021 - 11:15am - mruggiero
A couple fresh dead common murres being fed on by turkey vultures. People with off leash dogs on the beach, some of which disturbed gulls and peep sp.. Snowy plovers on the upper beach. Most beach visitors walking or sitting.
Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside
September 14, 2021 - 8:30am - stu and barb
Observed approx. 40 people, 17 dogs, and just a few seagulls. A very clean drift line including several large jellyfish. The high tide line and beach fire sites contained the typical momentos left by inconsiderate beach visitors...cans, bottles, plastic, socks (3), masks (2), poop bags (2), and half a dozen beach toys....