Mile 144 Report
West of central Umpqua Lighthouse SP
November 13, 2025
It was raining when we arrived, but cleared within 10 minutes.
Report Details
It was raining when we arrived, but cleared within 10 minutes. We enjoyed a 3 mile round-trip walk on a glorious Oregon beach, soaking in the light wind, the surprisingly warm sun, and the lulling sound of the waves. We were treated to a double rainbow as the storm moved north. The only con was finding 3 hypodermic needles at the high wrack line. I also completed an Orca survey for Adventure Scientists/Oregon Shores.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Other Activities: The storm scared off most visitors.. No vehicles allowed on this beach.
Concerns
Apparent violations: n/a.
Notable Wildlife
13 gulls
Beached Birds
n/a
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 8. n/a
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
n/a
Driftline Content
Small bits of rope, tiny pieces of styrofoam and plastic.
New Development
n/a
Man-made Modifications
n/a
Natural Changes
More winter driftwood washing up.
Mile 144 looking south over newly deposited driftwood
Beautiful end to a storm
Surprisingly sparse lower wrack line
Double rainbow before the storm moved on.
Looking north
Upper wrack line
Report Images
Anna Yori
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