Mile 215 - Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River - 01/30/2024

Report Details

This mile is from Newport's Davis Park to the north to the jetty near Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Several access points: Davis Park, Elizabeth Inn, Shilo, Hallmark hotel, and the State Park.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Activities

Number of people: 25. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 22. Surfing: 1.

Other Activities: Tire tracks. Unsure if vehicles legal near dunes at north jetty. Trash. Syringe on beach..

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

Saw more dead birds than living.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. A mix of condition. 2 large; 3 small...unsure of species. No leg bands.

Wrackline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). lots of greenery washed up. Lots of feathers. Charcoal.

New Development

Did not notice any development

Natural Changes

The only thing I noticed was the southern access from the Yaquina Lighthouse State Park was closed due to seasonal high water.