Report Details

This beach was remarkably free of debris. The sand has come in and covered rocks that are visible in the winter months. A few birds seen, but nothing remarkable.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5. Very little activity.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks.

Natural Changes

Major cracks appearing in bluffs.

Actions & Comments

This area has had long-standing erosion with uprooted trees and retreat of the bluff. Only minor changes noted this visit.

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Mile 220

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Mile 220

Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south

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Mile 220

Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south

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Mile 220

Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south

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Mile 220

Yaquina Head north, Schooner Creek south

April 28, 2023

No clouds in the sky, what a day on 220!

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