Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
June 19, 2011
Nice Father's Day Sunday evening.
Report Details
Nice Father's Day Sunday evening. Many people enjoying a walk between Agate Beach Wayside and Nye Beach. Razor clam shells and Emerita were most common in drift line. Tire tracks on beach for about half the mile. Possibly official vehicle? No erratic driving. Otherwise, a pretty uneventful stroll, which is nice sometimes.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 56. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 48. Playing in surf: 3. Other Activities: 5. See note above regarding vehicle tracks on beach. Large fire ring near Agate Beach wayside, most notable by many bottles and cans left behindLarge log root wad has been painted - not graffiti words, just painted a variety of colors.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks, Fire, Litter
Apparent violations: Full-size truck vehicle tracks in sand along half of mile (possibly an official vehicle - no erratic driving).Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Western Gull, wings only
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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