Mile 219 Report
North end of Agate Beach, Yaquina Head south
March 4, 2008
Beach appeared very clean- not even much driftwood.
Report Details
Beach appeared very clean- not even much driftwood. The Common Murres are back at Yaquina Head. The Hatfield Marine Science researchers were at Yaquina Head counting returning gray whales and recording their distance from shore in a preliminary study to determine where the whales travel. This data will help determine what impact wave energy stations might have on the whales. Good news- they saw 7 before noon, so they're back!
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 26. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: sightseeing at LH.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of Common Murres on the rocks at Yaquina Head
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. saw 2 badly decomposed birds that appeared to be northern fulmars- one had a yellow zip tie on it's wing and the other had a purple zip tie
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Nothing unusual
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). some rope which I picked up- nothing much else
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
Actions & Comments
picked up small section of rope
L Taylor
CoastWatcher
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