Mile 217 Report
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
September 21, 2008
There were a lot of people walking and running on the beach this morning.
Report Details
There were a lot of people walking and running on the beach this morning. It was a warm, calm morning. Yesterday was the Oregon beach clean-up so the beach was pretty free of litter. There continues to be erosion of the bluff and evidence of people climbing up the slopes and causing continued erosion. The dunes are still present on the beach and have not been washed away yet.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 32. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 29.
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 1 dead northern fulmar4 dead common murre
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. old Zalophus californianus, just bones, skin, some flesh left. Up next to bluff, near stream, it has been there at least one year and was uncovered by sand.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. eel grass and surf greass
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
All Mile 217 Reports
Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
I walked Miles 217 and 218, but photos are from Mile 217.
CoastWatch Programs Manager
Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
Quick walk during mid-afternoon hours.
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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
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Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
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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.
digincommunity
Mile 217
Newport, Nye Beach north, Agate Beach south
Last month we had contacted State Parks regarding the need for a Doggie Poop Station.
digincommunity