Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
March 28, 2009
Human activities: many people, just strolling and frolicking, nothing unusualShoreline Wildlife: Driftline very high and scarce.
Report Details
Human activities: many people, just strolling and frolicking, nothing unusualShoreline Wildlife: Driftline very high and scarce. Only one partial bird remains observedPhysical Changes: The cave just north of 15th street seems larger.
Conditions
Temperature: 46 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 161. Number of dogs: 12. This is the Oregon SOLV clean up day. We were there before the official beginning.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: none apparent.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 5.
Notable Wildlife
zero mammals, 1 remains wings & chest skeleton, assorted jellies - clear, typical kelp
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. none
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
none observed
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic baggies with dog poop
Man-made Modifications
none observed
Natural Changes
concern about cave openings just north of 15th street - getting larger
Actions & Comments
Not yet. There is one well developed cave high up on the hillside that is clearly used. Sleeping bag/tarps observed. It seems that about 25 feet south on the same cliff another cave is being excavated. Today saw no people there.
rick and janet
CoastWatcher
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