February 14, 2024

We went as a field trip with all our 6th graders from Crestview Heights in Waldport, Oregon. We did notice an abundance of what appeared to be new driftwood.

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We went as a field trip with all our 6th graders from Crestview Heights in Waldport, Oregon. Each group had about 20 kids and 4 adults. It was pouring rain and we were not able to keep the data well on the sheets because of the rain. This class did the north half of the beach mile, and the other class did the south half. This survey only accounts for the northern half of the beach mile. We did notice an abundance of what appeared to be new driftwood. We assumed it is because of the winter weather and amount of trees that were brought down the river in the high water levels. Aside from the driftwood, we also found two previous Christmas trees, and also a gigantic pumpkin.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: The man we saw was walking his dog in rain gear.. The weather was so bad that there wasn't much activity at all.

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

Several harbor seals (8) at the mouth of the river. A few of them were laying on the sand spits from the low tide. We saw two grey herons. 1 hermit crab down by the base of the river mouth. 5 seagulls Several birds flying that we assumed were seagulls but couldn't exactly tell.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. All appeared to be a type of seagull, but were very decomposed. (CoastWatch Programs Manager note: these were likely Cassin's Auklets)

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

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Becky Moser

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Patterson Memorial SP, Patterson Cr, Yaquina John Pt

February 14, 2024

We were on a field trip for 6th grade.

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Patterson Memorial SP, Patterson Cr, Yaquina John Pt

February 14, 2024

We went as a field trip with all our 6th graders from Crestview Heights in Waldport, Oregon. We did notice an abundance of what appeared to be new driftwood.

Becky Moser