Mile 220 Report
July 19, 2022
Beautiful day with many people.
Report Details
Beautiful day with many people. Sand is so high on north side of Yaquina Head so there was easy access through the tunnel to the mini beach which is rare. Saw the greatest number of orchre sea stars in several years. Appeared healthy except for 2 and were a variety of sizes from small to large, probably 90% were purple and 10% orange. Called beach ranger and verified that tire tracks we saw last month were his and that he issued the rip rap permit because the property and utilities were there before 1977.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 32. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 30. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: Photography.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
3 TURKEY vultures were eating an adult common murre. 100+ ochre sea stars on rocks near north side Yaquina Head. 2 appeared diseased, most very healthy appearing many sizes predominately purple.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Adult common murre being eaten by 3 Turkey vultures
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). Mussel and barnacle clumps empty shells.
New Development
Rip rap below cliff and house for sale at Schooner Creek end of beach.
Man-made Modifications
New riprap or shoreline protection structures. Permit issued by Oregon State Parks for rip rap due to having utilities before 1977
Natural Changes
Beach and cliff erosion continues.
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New sign up at the Schooner South beach access off 68th St warning of Contaminated waters.
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