Mile 188 Report
Neptune SP, Strawberry Hill Picnic Area
June 14, 2010
Lots of action in the tide pools for the minus 2 tide.
Report Details
Lots of action in the tide pools for the minus 2 tide. Sea lemons laying their circular egg cases were good to see. Lots of plastic to collect on the beaches between Yachats and Florence. Bring a bag when you visit.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Photography: 3. Tidepooling: 18. Other Activities: researching 8, seal watching 3.
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Apparent violations: continuing graffiti on bluffs.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of tide pool animals, especially green anemones,coraline algae, and chitons. Sea Lemons laying eggs.Heard an oyster catcher, few gulls.
Driftline Content
Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Lots of plastic, packed out 15 pounds of the stuff.
Natural Changes
Small landslide north of access
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It was a beautiful day at Strawberry Hill.
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