Mile 215 Report
Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
November 2, 2025
Very clean and quiet day on my mile.
Report Details
Very clean and quiet day on my mile. Surf advisory but it was not impressive and only one mild sneaker wave.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 5. Sitting: 12.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Plovers! So many adorable plovers! Gull convention...dozens of gulls just sitting at the waterline.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Not identified, not banded.
Driftline Content
Not very unusual today.
New Development
nothing noted
Man-made Modifications
none noted
Natural Changes
Overall the beach was very clean; very little trash picked up, mostly small plastic. No other natural changes noted.
sea creature happy face
my little plover friend
November day on mile 215
Yaquina Bay Bridge
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Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River
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