Mile 214 - South Beach SP, South Jetty Yaquina River - January 21, 2019

Report Details

I counted at least 47 folks on mile 214 at noon, high 10.3 King Tide, 50 degrees, full sunshine, and little to no wind. Several children were playing in the surf at high tide.....and were chased by small "sneaker waves".A number of large trees and many large logs had washed up on the beach with the high tide.22 Snowy Plover were clustered right around the South Beach Day Use access to the beach, and ran south when dogs and people neared. Also saw a Snow Bunting which is uncommon here. The beach was remarkably clean from human debris, and the dunes were not affected by the high tide.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 10.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 47. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 17. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 12. Sitting: 15. Photography: 1. Surfing: 7. Other Activities: stand-up paddleboarding. Martin Luther King Holiday, so many folks hanging out on beach at King High Tide. Several small children were playing in the surf, with parents far up beach.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 17.

Notable Wildlife

22 Snowy Plover 9 Sanderling with Plover 1 Snow Bunting!

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Dead Seagull caught up in kelp

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Egg Case, photo enclosed

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Several washed-up trees, and many huge logs brought in with high tide