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Whrimbels sighting, trash and campfires, car tracks in marine reserve shoreline

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 15. Sitting: 5. Evidence of car on beach (probably from previous night/early morning) car tracks along shoreline in prohibited areas

Concerns

Fire, Litter

Apparent violations: Group of men on beach in front of chinook winds casino with campfire.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Whrimbel, 2

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.).

Actions & Comments

The area of beach in front of chinook winds casino is a hotspot for trash and campfires. I did cleanup after today’s group of visitors who left a smoldering campfire and two bags of beer cans.I started my walk earlier in the morning today than usual. Not as many people on the beach at this hour compared to last weekend which had hundreds of people on the beach.Seeing the Whrimbels was an unusual and fun sight.

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Mile 244

October 31, 2023

Today was a beautiful day to walk on the beach with a dog or to take photos of the birds.

SallyG

Mile 244

July 5, 2023

Although there are signs prohibiting fires and fireworks, they don't seem to be enforced.

SallyG

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April 14, 2023

I've attached photos of what appears to be a homeless shelter built into a cliff wall and a picture of children digging in the cliff wall.

SallyG

Mile 244

June 13, 2022

An incredible opportunity to watch two bald eagle on Lincoln City, Oregon Beach.

garretta

Mile 244

February 19, 2022

What stays the same here and needs attention is the plastic drainage pipes hanging down the cliff from private property that drain onto the beach.

Victoria

Mile 244

December 28, 2021

Crab fishing gear on the beach.

Victoria

Mile 244

July 30, 2021

A foggy morning on mile 244.

Victoria

Mile 244

July 5, 2021

Hot fireworks and smoldering fires on beach.

Victoria