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We watched the sun set at 4:32 which is precisely the time listed on my tide chart. It is interesting to note that on the solstice, the chart has the sun setting at 4:35. The stern of a wrecked crab boat is visible near the foredune a half mile or so south of the jetty. At the jetty itself, mechanical wreckage is visible at low tide. There is a metal frame attached to heavy timbers. There are some mechanical devices attached. These parts may or may not be related to the hull. Also it was unusual to see that many dead birds on this mile. (see report)

Conditions

Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Accessed beach in Cape Meares village and walked the entire spit. The closer parking lot on the spit was not observed for vehicles present.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

just a few gulls and shorebirds were observed.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 20. 8 common murres, 5 grebes, 1 pelican, 1 northern fulmar, 1 rhinoceros auklet, 1 surf scoter, 1 mallard? (head only), 1 western gull, and 1 cassin's auklet? (wings only)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. cleaner than average

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

No erosion concerns

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All Mile 289 Reports

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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.

ollikainen

Mile 289

December 24, 2020

There is no trace of nesting bird protection.

ollikainen

Mile 289

September 21, 2020

September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.

ollikainen

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.

EJD

Mile 289

March 20, 2020

Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.

ollikainen

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.

ollikainen