Mile 244 Report
Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
November 14, 2007
Although few people were on the beach in threatening weather, it was actually pleasant.
Report Details
Although few people were on the beach in threatening weather, it was actually pleasant. Mostly I was counting dead fulmars (20 total), and making my periodic check on the caves perpetually carved at Roads End Wayside.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 8.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Notable Wildlife
Northern Fulmar, alive but apparently near death
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 20. Northern Fulmars, roughly even split between Dark morph and Light morph.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Amost none to be seen, any kind, anywhere.
Actions & Comments
The perpetual danger-of-collapse caves in the bluff under Roads End Wayside traffic area.
Report Images
Millie and Carl
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Stranded live sea lion.
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Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
Sea lion carcass just south of 41a access point.
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Wecoma Beach north, Lincoln City, Roads End south
Today was a beautiful day to walk on the beach with a dog or to take photos of the birds.
SallyG