Mile 229 Report
South Depoe Bay
April 5, 2007
Very little debris on the beach in the cove.
Report Details
Very little debris on the beach in the cove.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 9. Walking or running: 8. Photography: 1.
Notable Wildlife
There is a pair of Canadian Geese in the cove, but no sign of offspring as yet. There were two pair a couple of weeks ago, but one pair left after a couple of days.
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Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
News of a dead sea lion was circulating in our community of Little Whale Cove the week of July 11.
njwhite
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Mile # 229 consists of a rocky basalt coastline which rises approximately 50-70 feet from the ocean, making the area close to the ocean inaccessible.
njwhite
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Observed young Black Oystercatcher and parent on the rocks near the whale watching platform.
njwhite
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Pictures were taken from a central point along mile 229 looking to the north and south
njwhite
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
MP229 Description90% of the mile is a pillow basalt headland rising approximately 50 feet above mean sea level.
earle@rother2.com
Mile 229
South Depoe Bay
Observed high tide (King Tide) at 11:50 a.
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