Mile 220 Report
Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south
August 21, 2008
This rocky beach was covered with sand.
Report Details
This rocky beach was covered with sand. An unusual amount of driftline debris probably due to recent August storm. A 10ft plus log that was covered with goose neck barnacles was above the water line. The barnacles were opening as if searching for food. Five oyster catchers were noted all clustered together. Erosion continues to be evident on the bluffs. Little evidence of beach litter, but some fishing nets and floats were found as well as other plastic debris washed ashore.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
5 black oystercatchers
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Juvenile Common Murres
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Some flat jelly piecesLog washed ashore covered with common goose neck barnacles. They looked above the water line. Many open and searching food
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Report Images
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