Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
October 25, 2024
I walked Miles 217 and 218, but photos are from Mile 217.
Report Details
I walked Miles 217 and 218, but photos are from Mile 217. Sunny day, people enjoying the beach. Observed brown pelicans foraging near the shore and saw one western snowy plover. Graffiti observed - see photo.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 54. Number of dogs: 15. Surfing: 13.
Notable Wildlife
Brown pelicans fishing close to shore - about 12, one western snowy plover
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. Bull kelp and sea grass
Report Images
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
High tides have leveled dune development.
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
I walked Miles 217 and 218, but photos are from Mile 217.
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
Quick walk during mid-afternoon hours.
IsraelK
Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
This is our first winter in Newport.
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
Tentative ID of a pacific ray on the beach lying in run off stream that, according to linked Google map segment, that is located a little north of NW 20th in Newport, OR.
malachite
Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
Last month we had contacted State Parks regarding the need for a Doggie Poop Station.
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