Mile 120 Report
Sunset Bay, Qochyax Island
May 22, 2011
Typical nice day in May for one of the most special places on Oregon coast (Sunset Bay).
Report Details
Typical nice day in May for one of the most special places on Oregon coast (Sunset Bay). Pileated Woodpecker, Wren Tits, Winter Wren, Song Sparrow were seen on the mile. About 65 people walking on the beach, playing in the sand or kayaking in the bay. Six dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 65. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 50. Playing in sand: 10. Kayaking: 5.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15.
Notable Wildlife
Pileated Woodpecker, Wren Tits, Winter Wren, Song Sparrow.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
Actions & Comments
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In addition to the 6 kayaks in the water, 5 other boats and 4 surfboards on cars in the (3) lots.
mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com
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Very busy "day at the beach"--not surprising for Sunday of Labor Day Weekend; what did surprise me was the relatively low number of out-of-state license plates.
mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com
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Sunset Bay was overwhelmed by visitors presumably drawn by the "High Surf" warnings on their weather apps or, I suspect, by awareness of the "King Tide" phenomenon.
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A lot of people have a good time on the beach.
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This area appeared to me to have been somewhat laid to waste by high waves along with rain which flooded the parking lots and, of course, the beach.
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