Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
May 2, 2025
It was a cold, breezy day along the shoreline, with low foot traffic and only a few vehicles spotted on the beach.
Report Details
It was a cold, breezy day along the shoreline, with low foot traffic and only a few vehicles spotted on the beach. The minus tide revealed expansive, clearly visible tidepools teeming with a wide diversity of marine life, offering a rich opportunity for observation despite the chilly conditions. Among the highlights was the chance to watch a Great Blue Heron feeding on fish near the D River. However, the presence of graffiti remained evident on shoreline walls, rocks, and cliffs—an ongoing concern that continues to impact the natural beauty of the area.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 100. Number of dogs: 29. Walking or running: 80. Sitting: 29. Tidepooling: 25.
Other Activities: We observed a group from Spokane's Chiefs Hockey team swimming. There were 2 kite flyers.. Very few vehicles were on the beach on this low tide day..
Concerns
Apparent violations: Evidence of climbing the bluffs south of the D River. Fresh footprints were leading to the new graffiti carved into the sandstone cliffs..
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 13.
Notable Wildlife
The team observed the following wildlife. Whimbrel (2) Brown Pelican (1) Great Blue Heron in D River (1) Over 100 seagulls
Beached Birds
N/A
Stranded Marine Mammals
N/A
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
N/A
Wrackline Content
There was no distinct wrack line that followed the usual pattern noticed on previous observation dates.
New Development
N/A
Man-made Modifications
Due to ongoing graffiti activity on the bluffs south of the D River, the team observed significant erosion of the sandstone in the affected areas
Natural Changes
N/A
Mile 242: Tidepool 44.97608,-124.01815.The team will take data in this location monthly.
Mile 242: Tidepool 44.97608,-124.01815. This area is 27 feet in length.
Sea Stars at low tide.
Mile 242: Tidepool Monthly Data 44.97608,-124.01815
Minus tide (-1.2) created many tidepools for exploring.
Found in the sand at low tide.
New graffiti on concrete wall next to D River.
Lincoln City assist tidepool species for visitors.
A Whimbrel.
A Great Blue Heron fishing in D River.
Monthly monitoring of sandstone cliff, 44.97610, -124.01813
Report Images
Teachers Bobbie, Sally, Annette and Maureen
CoastWatcher
All Mile 242 Reports
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
During our field observation at the Oregon shore, unseasonably warm weather conditions coincided with increased recreational activity.
Teachers Bobbie, Annette, Sally, Bill, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
During the observation period, favorable coastal weather conditions attracted numerous visitors seeking relief from colder valley temperatures.
Teachers Bill, Sally, Bobbie, Annette, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
At low tide, breakfast at the coast offered a view of the natural world awakening.
Teachers Sally, Bobbie, Annette, Kaily, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Over the weekend, a large number of visitors escaped the 100-degree valley heat and headed to the cool Oregon coast, where tidepooling proved especially popular.
Teachers Sally, Laurie, Bobby, Annette, and Maueen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Despite the foggy, cold, and windy conditions, a zero tide offered a unique opportunity to observe the dynamic changes along the shoreline.
Teachers Bobbie, Sally, Annette, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Today’s coastal data collection was conducted under ideal early summer conditions, with mild temperatures, clear skies, and a steady marine breeze that kept the environment comfortable throughout the day.
Teachers Annette, Bobbie, Bill, Sally, Tracy, and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
It was a cold, breezy day along the shoreline, with low foot traffic and only a few vehicles spotted on the beach.
Teachers Bobbie, Sally, Annette and Maureen
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
It was a breezy, sunny day on the coast with the early spring chill still in the air. In our last report, a team member uncovered something unexpected: a message in a bottle. As we finished our mile, we are reminded how much the ocean holds memories, messages, and meaning to the visitors.
Teachers Annette, Bill, Sally, Bobbie, Maureen and Emily, Sascha, and Joellen from Bedrock Theater
