Mile 215 - Yaquina Bay SP, North Jetty Yaquina River - September 7, 2013

Report Details

Although this is my first posting, I've walked this mile for the last year. There are no significant changes. Tide was high so could not document rocky intertidal life on the north jetty. No further erosion noted on cliffs. Lots of kelp and broken shells, etc. in driftline. Nothing unusual. Several large logs and other wood. A lovely day at the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Walking or running: 4. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 5. Other Activities: 3 with kites. Some folks sunning themselves while their children played in the sand. Others walking.

Notable Wildlife

Mostly gulls.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. Gulls

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Man-made Modifications

Beachgrass planting or removal. Early growth on dunes not hit by summer high tide.