Mile 261 Report
Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda
June 19, 2010
Lot of pressure on the resource, however,everyone having a good time.
Report Details
Lot of pressure on the resource, however,everyone having a good time. Lots of dogs, some on leash, some off. One dog became aggressive but no problem. Some small litter but overall beach very clean. Lot of surfers in the water but very small swell. Kids playing in water and enjoying sand .Three horses noted but no biproduct. ( good thing)The new buoy replaced a Bell Buoy that had been off the Cape for 10 years or more. The new buoy is a Whistle Buoy . Nice new sound but many people in town are complaining it's TOO LOUD. Frankly we think it's part of the coast and LOVE it. We send a message to the U.S. Coast Guard thanking them for their service.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 200. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 70. Playing in surf: 30. Playing in sand: 25. Sitting: 10. Photography: 2. Tidepooling: 24. Surfing: 12. Kayaking: 2. Very busy day for this mile. Warm weather and bing Fathers Day Weekend brought a lot of people to the coast. Very nice to see so many people enjoying the Oregon Coast. Most plates on cars were Oregon and Washington.
Concerns
Litter, People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Apparent violations: Three people past signs stating DANGER.Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 150. RVs/Buses parking: 12. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 12. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Routine Califoria Gulls. New buoy off Cape Kiwanda. Just replaced by US Coast Guard. Sea lions enjoying the ride up and down and barking like crazy.
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