Mile 243 Report
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
October 1, 2013
17 people on beach, 3 walking dogs, 2 families playing in surf, 3 cars at each of 3 access points.
Report Details
17 people on beach, 3 walking dogs, 2 families playing in surf, 3 cars at each of 3 access points. Three cars were at each access point.Many gulls were on the beach, one badly decayed.Many changes on beach after four days of high winds and rain. One large piece of driftwood had washed in at Mile 244, two large logs covered with goose barnacles were seen between 243B and 244. Riprap had been blown or washed far out of place on bank near 243B. See photos.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 5. Sitting: 2. Photography: 2. Surf too high for tidepooling at this time.
Concerns
Litter
Apparent violations: Picked up about 2 gal. human litter, paper and plastic..Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Many gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Very decayed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. Two large logs with many goose barnacles had washed up beach
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping. Recent storms had displaced riprap on bank about 1/4 mile from NW 15th
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Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Beautiful sunny post-summer day.
Patty Gardner
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
It has been a very hard year for Lion's Mane jellies with large numbers of whole or almost whole jellies and pieces, large and small at the tide line. Enjoyed meeting a praying mantis and, hopefully assisting in its recovery from the tide.
Galex
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Bright, sunny but windy Thursday after Memorial Day weekend.
Garretta
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Broad sunny beach on a holiday weekend.
Patty Gardner
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Significant changes specifically at NW 30th Street in front of Surftides Motel with exposed slabs, large rocks, gravel fields and huge boulders where only flat sand was before.
Garretta
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Beautiful sunny Spring Break morning.
Patty Gardner
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
Balmy 40 degree quiet day after a week of freezing rain and significant ice with temps in the low 30's.
Garretta Garetta
Mile 243
Wecoma Beach, Lincoln City
For the first time, no dead birds or mammals seen, but many dead fish at the wrack line today.
Patty Gardner