Mile 242 Report
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
October 14, 2017
Report Details
Conditions
Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 180. Number of dogs: 15. Walking or running: 152. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 20. Other Activities: Lots of people were searching for the glass floats put out by Finders Keepers..
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks
Apparent violations: saw a couple families climbing the hill side where signs are clearly posted NO CLIMBING.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 100. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 25.
Notable Wildlife
Saw of group of small grey birds (do not know what type they are) on the rocks.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. saw 11 dead fish that were all 3"-4"
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. saw lots of fresh pies of sea kelp with sea grass
Natural Changes
The "D" river was not flowing straight into the ocean, but it curved to the south and then to the west.
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Mile 242
Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
Walking along mile 242 natural wonders caught our eyes.
Teachers Maureen, Annette, Bobbie, Sally
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Urban travelers flocked to the coast to escape the sweltering heat and enjoy the cool sea breezes.
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Lincoln City, D River SW, Devils Lake SP, Oceanlake
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Teachers: Annette, Maureen, Bobbie, and Sally
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Teachers: Sally, Bill, Annette, Maureen, Bobbie, Laurie
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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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