Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
January 14, 2018
It was very noticable since I surveyed in october that the "D" river was flowing straight into the ocean.
Report Details
It was very noticable since I surveyed in october that the "D" river was flowing straight into the ocean. In October it was crooked and channel like from the sand. Notice new graffiti panted on the wall below The Sea Gypsy Hotel. Sunday was a great day for the beach, perfect weather.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 180. Number of dogs: 24. Walking or running: 121. Playing in surf: 21. Playing in sand: 16. Sitting: 22. Other Activities: A lady was pushing 2 cats in a stroller on the beach..
Concerns
Fire, Litter
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. the bird carcass had leg bands but there were no numbers on them-brown, orange and blue
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling. some parts of the bluffs where it is obvious that people are climbing there were some fresh tree roots
Report Images
Bluewater
CoastWatcher
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