Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
August 2, 2026
105 people were enjoying the warm sunny weather today A very large California sea lion is deceased near beach access 41.
Report Details
105 people were enjoying the warm sunny weather today A very large California sea lion is deceased near beach access 41. 79 deceased Common Murres were seen.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 1.6 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Sitting, Walking/Running.
Number of people: 105. Number of dogs: 6.
Other Activities: 105 people were enjoying the warm sunny weather today.
Notable Wildlife
There were no notable living animals or birds. Many gulls were actively foraging in the swash zone where there were plentiful pieces of crab and shellfish.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 79. 79 Common Murres were beached from about 8 to 18 inches in length. All were deceased and in various states of decay.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. A very large California sea lion is beached almost directly west from beach access 41 at Chinook Winds Casino.
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces. 146 Wood pieces larger than 5 feet in length 103 Seaweeds and seagrass less than 1 foot 77 Shell Pieces less than 2 inches 27 dungeonous crab molt casings
A California sea lion carcass near beach access 41
One of 79 Common Murres seen dead in the rack line.
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Calvin Gluck
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