Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
June 13, 2007
Lot of use of this popular beach.
Report Details
Lot of use of this popular beach. The parking lot at Cape Kiawanda can hold over 100 cars and the access is very easy. As more condos / houses / hotels come on line this beach and headland will receive increased pressure. The town of Pacific City is the fastest growing area in Tillamook County and projections are for continued growth.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 200. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 20. Sitting: 25. Photography: 10. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: at Blessing of the Fleet. The day was the yearly Blessing of the Dory Fleet. Very poor weather but still a good turnout of dorymen and members of the community. One boat made it off the beach to place flowers on the ocean by Haystack Rock. Noted a large flock of mew gulls. They appeared to be resting in a tight flock on the upper beach. Estimate of 100 birds. No human activity to disturb them.Work in process on beach to improve dory access and the begining of sidewalk installation. This was required by Tillamook County as part of the approval for the new motel / condo / partial ownership building now close to completion.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 60. RVs/Buses parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 30.
Notable Wildlife
Large flock of mew gulls. Normal number of California gulls.
Stranded Marine Mammals
na
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
no
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells. very clean beach.
New Development
Bluff development, Steps down bluff.
Man-made Modifications
none
Actions & Comments
We spent time and money to prevent the hotel / condo even taking the approval to LUBA but lost. The development now taking place fits in with County Planning approval.
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J.M. Trunkey
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Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
The beach looked great as far as litter, and erosion.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Wonderful sunny day 65. degrees. New construction in the State parking lot at the north end of the mile. Found 1 beached (dead) bird; a Brown Pelican in the high bare zone, middle of the Mile.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
A rather nice day, 55 degrees, clouds and no wind.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Wow what a change from last month! State Parking lot is closed for a couple of months while construction on the new parking lot and restroom continues. The tree ( object I show as a measure of sand deposition ) is really getting uncovered! Survey also for COASST, no beached birds or mammals found. The beach access point at the north end of Bob Straub State Park is still unusable for vehicles, due to a massive erosion event and 5 foot sharp edges to the beach.
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
A lot of winter damage to the foredunes noted. Construction workers working on the new boat ramp and replacing and relocating some drainage pipes. Photos showing bulldozer shift sand by residence. 1 dory and 3 fishermen getting picked up
Eric Matthews
Mile 261
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
Weather: Cloudy and Wintery, High tide today 3.
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