Mile 219 Report
North end of Agate Beach, Yaquina Head south
March 12, 2016
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is always interesting, there is an abundance of marine observation available to the casual observer: tidepools, seabirds, mammals.
Report Details
Yaquina Head Lighthouse is always interesting, there is an abundance of marine observation available to the casual observer: tidepools, seabirds, mammals. This day there was hail, thunder, lightning and gale force winds.There was increased amount of small driftwood in most tidepools not observed on previous visits. Other than decaying sea lion and 2 Oystercatchers, the normal populations of algae, mollusks, urchins,anemones and barnacles were observed. Few seals and no seabird arrival on offshore rocks.
Conditions
Temperature: 39 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Storm. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 13. Tidepooling: 13. In spite of thunder, lightening and gale force winds people were observing the sights at Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Notable Wildlife
Several large(8-10 inch)sea stars, no immature sea stars observed, 2 Oyster Catchers observed, other sea birds not yet arrived, normal populations seashore plants, anemones, mollusks, barnacles.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Decaying sea lion carcass previously seen at Nye Beach and D.Davis Memorial Park a month ago.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
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