Mile 219 Report
North end of Agate Beach, Yaquina Head south
April 1, 2022
No significant changes were observed to the location surveyed.
Report Details
No significant changes were observed to the location surveyed. Human use and visitation was low depsite favorable weather conditions. Additionally, the beach was relatively clean with few traces of litter or trash. Microplastics, if present, were not detectable.Local wildlife appeared relaxed and unaffected by human presence. It is evident that the location continues to be a favorite haul-out location for the resident harbor seal colony, and several species of birds are also utilizing the quarry for habitat.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 2. Sitting: 1. Photography: 3. Very quiet; limited activity on beach. Visitors left soon after arriving.
Concerns
Apparent violations: N/A.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
Five harbor seals could be observed within the area surveyed. Four were hauled out on offshore rocks and one was swimming in the protected waters of the cove. Other wildlife includes a few ravens or crows and some small sparrows or finches.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
N/A -- no unusual fish
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
N/A -- no new development
Man-made Modifications
N/A -- no new modifications
Natural Changes
No significant natural changes were observed. A few small pieces of rock may have become dislodged from the quarry walls, but the changes do not appear consequential.
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