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Last fall, we thought there would be a big increase in tsunami debris over the winter. It didn't happen. You can find some scattered Japanese style wood construction beams and plastic bottles, but it was more common a year ago.No erosion as usual over the winter.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Very quiet day on Bayocean Spit. Saw only 1 jogger on the 5 mile stretch between Cape Meares community and the south jetty.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

Many small crows (immature?) searching the upper wrack area for food. A few groups of small surf birds also in the upper beach area.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. probably a brandt's cormorant.

Stranded Marine Mammals

dead small mammal, well decayed, no head. Photos are available if anyone is interested.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Usual stuff. Maybe a little less than average.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

no erosion over the winter months.

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Mile 289

September 20, 2021

This mile is not surveyed 4 times a year since it became a designated bird nesting area.

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Mile 289

December 24, 2020

There is no trace of nesting bird protection.

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Mile 289

September 21, 2020

September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.

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Mile 289

August 1, 2020

I saw so many different types of birds along the jetty, I'm no bird expert but I thought I saw pelicans, herons, cormorants, and sea gulls.

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Mile 289

March 20, 2020

Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.

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Mile 289

December 5, 2019

This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.

ollikainen

Mile 289

June 16, 2019

This is a partial survey.

ollikainen

Mile 289

March 21, 2019

The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.

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