Mile 246 Report
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
April 13, 2026
Quiet, few people on the beach.
Report Details
Quiet, few people on the beach. Sand covered - little exposed rocks or stone concentration. Picked up litter, but fairly clean.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3 feet.
Activities
Types of Activities: Walking/Running, Tidepooling.
Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 2.
Other Activities: kite flying. Injured or lethargic pelican near shore, trying to rest on low rocks. Young man was throwing rocks at it. Approached and asked him to stop - he did and left. Called for possible rescue. Astoria facility was responsive but out of district - sent pic and video. Called Newport office - left message, no response..
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
Injured or lethargic pelican.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Pelican. No bands.
Stranded Marine Mammals
none
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
arthropods (including pacific sand crab) shells; decaying velella velella and few new arrivals washed up.
Wrackline Content
Animal casings or molts.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
none
Report Images
Lisa Bizon-Carroll
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