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.
Human 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.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (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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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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.
Bobbie, Sally, Annette Retired Teachers
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
The low tide and the number of sea stars made tide pooling an educational experience for many families.
Teachers: Annette, Maureen, Bobbie, and Sally
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Teachers: Sally, Bill, Annette, Maureen, Bobbie, Laurie
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
The winter storms have caused erosion with the 242 mile. It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with people and dogs exploring this stretch of mile 242.
Teachers: Annette, Sally, Bobbie, Bill, Maureen
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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.
Maureen Foelkl
Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Was a sunny day at the beach today.
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