Mile 172 Report
March 24, 2014
by [email protected]
Other Mile 172 Reports (53)
2022
February 11, 2022 - Lyndell
There were two dead sea lions in a 1 mile stretch between Driftwood Shores and the north jetty.
February 6, 2022 - MooreC
A 60-degree weather report brought out lots of people on the beach. A beautiful day with no wind; plenty of room on this long beach. People were strolling, playing with their dogs and children,...
2018
May 19, 2018 - oldMGguy
Took the missus out for a trial walk with her new walking sticks, initially heading north into the wind from Driftwood Shores Resort up to Sutton Creek and return with a nice tailwind. The on-going...
March 31, 2018 - Ariana172
A partially cloudy and cool day. Fewer people and fewer dogs than typical on the beach and in the water. Fewer gulls than I usually see or encounter here. Maybe a total of 12 Gulls in all. Fewer dogs...
2017
June 10, 2017 - oldMGguy
Beautiful evening for a stroll on Mile 172 (north of the Driftwood Shores Resort. Looks like a bumper crop of "Beach Hopper" amphipods (Traskorchestia traskiana) this summer, as they were hopping...
2014
May 1, 2014 - BCtoOR
Lots of debris with Japanese and Korean writing seen high up on the beach at the end of April. We went back with bags and cleaned up debris including many floats off the beach on May 1st.
April 28, 2014 - [email protected]
Spring shorebird migration underway. Several flocks of up to 200 birds feeding on beach. Mostly western sandpiper and dunlin, with a few semi-palmated plovers. One Bald Eagle.No sign of Tsunami...
February 24, 2014 - BCtoOR
The mouth of Sutton Creek has moved North in the past month.The creek comes in at a Southerly direction and hits the man made berm near the gated community and then veers back in a Northwesterly...
January 20, 2014 - BCtoOR
The mouth of Sutton Creek was rapidly moving south as the sandy edge breaks off in large clumps making audible and visible splashes.Creek is moving in front of homes North of Driftwood Shores Resort...
2013
March 18, 2013 - [email protected]
Very few people or birds. Very little debris in driftline. Strong north wind on beach, light wind inland a few blocks. Evidence of normal sand loss during winter with some erosion at base of...
2012
December 31, 2012 - [email protected]
Quite a bit of small bull kelp pieces, mostly from holdfasts of bull kelp. Very little plastic, a few very small pieces only. Very few birds, only a few gulls.Usual winter erosion of beach sand...
September 28, 2012 - [email protected]
Noticable absence of plastic, beach very clean, very little driftline deposit - manmade or natural.
May 28, 2012 - oldMGguy
Beautiful afternoon for barefoot walking in the wet sand. A pair of osprey were putting on quite a show for the many holiday weekend visitors.Since yesterday, there has been a pickup truck sized...
April 24, 2012 - [email protected]
Horse tracks on north end of this mile.A lot of plastic in driftline. Also lots of beachgrass in driftline which has eroded from dunes during recent heavy storms.
January 31, 2012 - [email protected]
A lot of plastic in driftline. Also lots of beachgrass in driftline which has eroded from dunes during recent heavy storms.
2011
November 25, 2011 - [email protected]
Busy day for humans on the beach - the day after Thanksgiving. A notable lack of birds - a few gulls, no crows, no shorebirds.
October 18, 2011 - [email protected]
This was a very warm, sunny, low wind, and generally beautiful day! There was extensive evidence of shorebirds feeding in the wet sand in the past few hours. Only crows and gulls were present when...
August 29, 2011 - [email protected]
Migrating shorebirds feeding in flocks of up to 200, predominately Western Sandpiper with some Semi-Palmated Plover and Sanderlings. One dead bird on beach with many feathers in driftline. Very...
May 1, 2011 - [email protected]
Spring shorebird migration in full swing!Shorebird migration in process. Minimum of 1100 shorebirds on this mile of beach. They were primarily Western Sandpiper, with some Dunlin, Sanderling, Semi-...
2010
December 31, 2010 - [email protected]
A large concrete block that had been on the north part of mile 172 has been transported to the south end of mile 172 near Driftwood Shores.The pieces of plastic in the driftline are substantially...
November 2, 2010 - [email protected]
Massive amounts of Jellyfish on the beach in the southern portion of Mile 172. Also many fresh large piles of Bull Kelp. People reported hundreds of Sea Stars washed up yesterday. Observed one...
October 22, 2010 - [email protected]
Lots of jellyfish on beach - 3 species. Abundant green foam on beach and in surf.Birds - Mixed flocks of shorebirds. Observed 300+ birds. Primarily Sanderling with some Dunlin. Occasional small...
July 22, 2010 - [email protected]
Survey conducted by Mark and Aidan. Numerous people, few birds, and high winds. Quite a bit of small plastic in driftline. Large concrete block base has been exposed by wind erosion revealing...
May 26, 2010 - [email protected]
Unusually high amount of small plastic and crab shells in driftline. Lack of migrating shorebirds, only 1 Whimbrel present.
April 23, 2010 - [email protected]
Shorebird migration in progress with 1000-1200 shorebirds seen feeding on the beach in large flocks at one time. These feeding birds were predominately Western Sandpiper with some Dunlin, and a few...
January 31, 2010 - [email protected]
Evidence of European beachgrass eroding out of foredune in front of portions of the Kla Ha Nee development. Noticeable amount of dead beachgrass in drift line.
2009
September 22, 2009 - Jackie
This is not our mile, but thought we needed to report that there are 9 dead Humboldt Squid on the beach at the high water line between the southern entrance to Kla-Ha-Nee subdivision and Sutton...
September 3, 2009 - cheshire
There is quite a bit of standing water on the beach right now, which seems to be coming from the creek just south of Driftwood Shores. Has something gone awry with the drainage in this area? The...
February 3, 2009 - Oyster
Beach clean of land based debris. Lots of drift tree & branches and broken sand dollar shells in mid-M172 area. Cement block in relatively (4x4x10 ft) same location, but shifted to east/west...
January 13, 2009 - Oyster
Except for surf/wind blown wood drifts, beach is clean. The 4x4x10 cement block seems to have shifted its position south about 10ft., with more sand beneath it. N44.04760û W124.13124û(See 12/23/08...
2008
December 31, 2008 - RPurscelley
Lots of driftwood from recent storms. Nothing significant or unusual. Gorgeous day.
December 23, 2008 - Oyster
Clean beach, excepting 30 plastic strapping tapes (seems like boxes were opened out at sea) and about 12 sandwich-size wax papers & plastic bags. Re report by 173, Sutton Creek meandered back...
November 28, 2008 - Oyster
Good weather invited over 100 to visit beach. Generally clean beach; tide just turned around to ebb. Nothing unusual. Sand is returning (see photos); as reported by #173, Sutton Lake outlet is...
November 15, 2008 - Oyster
1) Unlike 11/01 with literally thousands of seagulls coming in swarms and eating like sand pipers from the bubbly receding surf. Two days later just a couple hundreds remain; and now 15 days later...
July 31, 2008 - Oyster
Clean beach. Appearance of water leakage surfacing from ground between south end of Driftwood Shores Inn and homes on other side of dry storm drain.
May 31, 2008 - Oyster
Rip Rap N/W corner of Driftwood Shores.Sand coming back. Clean beach. A grouping of natural, little sand sculptures
March 2, 2008 - RPurscelley
Realize we need to take clean-up action more often. A bit suprised with the amount of garbage.
January 17, 2008 - Oyster
Sand have been storm eroded by about 3 ft. exposing old logs and shells. Recent long periods of rain have caused water to surface and create creeks and rivulets near foot of dunes, draining toward...
2007
December 9, 2007 - Oyster
CALM DAY. SCATTERED STORM RELATED WOOD, BRANCH, TREE DEBRIS. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO BEACH.
November 26, 2007 - Oyster
Clean beach, sand seem to be accumulating slowly as usual outcrops seem to be buried more. Many 3-4" crabs casing. Many small clumps of kelp laced with feathers. Large kelp plants ashore. All...
September 17, 2007 - Oyster
From July to current date, beach occupation ranged from 9 to over 200 depending on day and temperature. generally, summer watch was calm, non destructive, and enjoyed via surfing, sitting, surfing,...
August 5, 2007 - Oyster
Sand seems to be accumulating at foredune. Sea grass, hair, sea palms and kelp in abundance. Unleashed and leashed dogs are leaving droppings. Children unknowingly playing near. 7/19 temp was 72...
July 2, 2007 - Oyster
Seems sand are accumulating a little. Many people, most dogs on leash, trash free beach. Saw no animal carcases. No crows, seagulls, vultures, or sandpipers present. Fog made entrance by 6:00 pm.
June 7, 2007 - Oyster
1500 hrs 6/7/07. Imminent showers.4 of 6 telephone poles still remain. Fresh octopus located at high tide line. 100s of crab casings and dismembered legs. Large sand flea casings. See photos....
May 7, 2007 - Oyster
All is clean and windy. Very flat beach sand.Enclosed are 2 photos from 4/26. 1) Driftline of beautiful, purple-colored, tiny jelly fish. Size 1/16 x 3/16" and firm to the touch. Too small for me...
April 23, 2007 - Oyster
Clean Beach, calm day. No dead fowl or mammals. Many shells, small rocks and wood pieces. Nothing unusual or problematic.
March 5, 2007 - Oyster
large drift trees are gone, many small rocks, shells, pieces of wood. Sutton Creek meandered back south and removing sand piled on during storm. See photos.
February 11, 2007 - Oyster
High water, high wind equals beautiful drifts of foam. No debris present. Lots of logs, lumber, and shells. Ocean & beach very clean. Sutton Creek, at the bend entering the ocean, is more like...
February 8, 2007 - Oyster
Locals mentioned seeing unusually high number of dead "birds" but didn't know what kind. Storm swept drift wood and trees abound. Sutton Creek exit to ocean seem to be meander north. Bluff erosion...
January 16, 2007 - Oyster
Dogs off leash ran after "sandpipers" and seagulls. Generally clean beach, sand is gone compared with last week.
January 8, 2007 - Oyster
Storm waves bringing in many drift trees; as well as wood, shells, wood debris. Very little sand to walk on (end of high tide.)One Murrelet freshly dead.
2006
November 16, 2006 - Oyster
Home being built on dune edge. Possible Sun Fish. Immature Murrelet. Large piles of kelp.
