Mile 216 Report
Newport, Nye Beach south
March 20, 2026
Saw Snowy Plovers.
Report Details
Saw Snowy Plovers. Wondering if this is a protected area? Also seems like whatever current is bringing the Vellala is also bringing trash. Going to keep an eye on the erosion spots. See if they get worse.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 8 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running.
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 3.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
I see snowy plovers on the beach near the jetty and the dunes, but I don’t see any closed nesting areas?
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Wrackline Content
Picked up a huge bag of garbage.
Natural Changes
Other. Erosion near stairs and path.
Snowy Plover
Dead Bird
Erosion
Erosion
Trash
Most interesting trash.
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Bernadette Foley
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