Mile 220 Report
Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south
March 18, 2017
Winter weather and water continue to erode the bluffs along Mile 220.
Report Details
Winter weather and water continue to erode the bluffs along Mile 220. March 18, 2017 visit saw continued plastic trash, 1.5 bags within just the rocky section at the beginning of the walk. One dead grebe, no bands. Four people out enjoying the sun.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 4.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Grebe, not banded
Driftline Content
Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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