Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
June 6, 2024
The late spring discoveries of Mile 242 brought many people to enjoy the tidepools. https://beachconnection. We collected three pounds of trash and noted that there were fewer plastic bottle caps this month. Although the wind brought a chill to the air, it was a beautifully sunny day to explore the mile.
Report Details
The late spring discoveries of Mile 242 brought many people to enjoy the tidepools. The team noted less diversity in the tidepools even with the low tides. Foam blanketed the mile aroused curiosity, One member located an article about how and why foam occurs on beaches, https://beachconnection.net/news/aweseafo041817_839.php We collected three pounds of trash and noted that there were fewer plastic bottle caps this month. Although the wind brought a chill to the air, it was a beautifully sunny day to explore the mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: -1 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 250. Number of dogs: 23. Walking or running: 200. Sitting: 250. Tidepooling: 50. Surfing: 5.
Other Activities: Other activities observed: Kite flying (3) Electric bike riding Sunbathing Visiting with others Playing and digging in the sand Sandcastle building Playing in waves Playing fetch with dogs Looking for glass floats. People were enjoying the day even though the wind chill factor was present..
Concerns
Apparent violations: Feeding the seagulls
Someone throwing a half sheet of plywood into the surf..
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
The team viewed a Black Oystercatcher and a young Bald Eagle. There were many mole crabs and empty crab shells.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. Seagulls (2) Common Murre (1) No leg bands noted.
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Plastic debri (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). One sandworm was found and a photo is included in this report.
Natural Changes
Late spring brings the Leafy Pea and Silverweed Cinquefoil to bloom. Soil erosion on the bluff south end of Mile 242. Footprints were noted on the bluff.
Report Images
Bobbie, Sally, Annette Retired Teachers
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Mile 242
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Teachers Annette, Bobbie, Bill, Sally, Tracy, and Maureen