Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
January 16, 2024
Balmy 40 degree quiet day after a week of freezing rain and significant ice with temps in the low 30's.
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Balmy 40 degree quiet day after a week of freezing rain and significant ice with temps in the low 30's. Still ice coating on the grasses and cliffs. Recent King and high tides have moved some logs and sand around and uncovered rocks not normally visible. Tent camping at NW 15th Street access.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 31. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 31.
Concerns
Litter
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 10. Cassin’s auklets, some fairly fresh but most from previous week. There were as many as 20-30 in a 50 yard stretch last week.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Tent camping south of the NW 15th Street access, Lincoln City. Photo attached.
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Garretta Garetta
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