Mile 225 - Otter Rock, Devils Punch Bowl SP - June 20, 2011

Report Details

It was a busy Sunday down at the Marine Gardens, mile 225. Weather was nice, sunny and warm! Most individuals were tide pooling, walking on the beach or playing in the sand.This is my first report and especially worth noting the cliff above the beach and the erosion that has occurred throughout the winter. Large boulders have been deposited on the beach below, a large tree has fallen off the cliff onto the beach, and the notorious gorse on the north end of the cliff is starting to slide down.Gorse and scotch broom are present and have been spreading consistently. I have entered this info into the Oregon invasives hotline.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.2 feet.

Activities

Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Playing in sand: 10. Tidepooling: 3. Kayaking: 1.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks, Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. I submitted my report to COASST of dead seabird info.

Wrackline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris, Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.

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