Mile 214 - South Beach SP, South Jetty Yaquina River - August 27, 2017

Report Details

We found a seagull on the beach totally wrapped in fishing line with hook and bobber, unable to get free. After covering the bird with a jacket, we were able to cut the line, unravel and free the bird. It quickly flew away, unharmed. A second bird caught in the line was not so lucky....it had already died from the entanglement.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 35. Number of dogs: 16. Walking or running: 13. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 7. Surfing: 4. Weather was calm and sunny. Folks were enjoying beach actrivities

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 15.

Notable Wildlife

A few western sandpipers. Many gulls.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Enganglement: 1.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). The extensive fishing line, hook and bobber must have come from a recreational fisherman out at sea.