Report Details

This is a large tidal/sandy beach area available for on-foot inspection. The whales spouting, single seal, abundant marine tidal pool creatures was wonderful. Although I've visited this area numerous time in the last 20 years this is my 1st CoastWatch observation. The standout value is the resurgence of sea stars, ~1" to 2" abundance. This is not the case at Yaquina Head LightHouse tidal area. Next report will include photos.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 47. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in surf: 1. Tidepooling: 45. All people were actively enjoying the minus-tide tidepool areas

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 19.

Notable Wildlife

Pod of whales offshore spouting, good evidence of sea star immature activity.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

shoreline was clear of manmade activity

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January 21, 2023

Many visitors taking photos of king tides.

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August 5, 2022

The visitors and their dogs were just enjoying the views.

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May 4, 2022

There were very few large birds visible in the air or on the ground/rocks.

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Mile 225

January 21, 2022

The day at Otter Rock (Devil's Punchbowl State Park)  and Otter Crest Resort was clear and warm for January.

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Mile 225

December 3, 2021

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Mile 225

October 13, 2021

The was a lot of Ball Kelp on the beach, more than you would normally see, other than that everything appeared normal.

CherieE53

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Mile 225

September 3, 2021

I saw only a few surfers on the beach below the Devils Punchbowl state park trying to surf, but there was not enough wave action to surf.

CherieE53

Mile 225

September 2, 2021

All the visitors I saw were just taking pictures and enjoying the views.

CherieE53