Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
February 2, 2024
We found some type of plant tuber, four total, North of D Sands. Graffiti was noted on a boulder north of D Sands. Of the dead birds, 51 were south of D Sands, and 10 were north. Our team collected a 3-gallon bag of marine debris.
Report Details
We found some type of plant tuber, four total, North of D Sands. Graffiti was noted on a boulder north of D Sands. Of the dead birds, 51 were south of D Sands, and 10 were north. Most of the birds were up near the bluff or manmade wall. Many were in the wrack line as well which was up near the bluff. They were all Cassin's auklets. Our team collected a 3-gallon bag of marine debris. The items collected will be itemized and posted on the Marine Debris Tracker.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 0.42 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 38. Number of dogs: 7. Walking or running: 38. Sitting: 38. Tidepooling: 9. Other Activities: One person was writing, one taking photographs, one was kite flying, and one child digging and playing with toy vehicle and shovel in the sand.. There was evidence (tire tracks) in the sand from ATVs. We also noted that other people were picking up trash.
Concerns
Fire, Litter, Driftwood removal
Apparent violations: The camp was clear as the sign was posted, and garbage was left behind. One person eas carrying a piece of driftwood..Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 10.
Notable Wildlife
Sea Anemones:4 Cormorants: 2 Sanderlings: Many Beach hoppers: Many Seagulls: Many Hermit Crabs:2
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 61. All 61 birds were Cassin's Auklets. No bands were noted or seen.
Stranded Marine Mammals
N/A
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
One Jellyfish Sea Pickles: Many
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Noted: Lots of microplastic pieces in the wrack line.
New Development
Since this is our baseline data, we have taken multiple photos to compare for future observations.
Natural Changes
As this was our first time, it was hard to note changes. Part of the bluff south of D Sands had some small to medium parts of the bluff down It looked like people had been climbing. There was also a memorial with a small sign and flowers.
Report Images
Maureen Foelkl
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