Mile 262 - Cape Kiwanda State Park - July 25, 2023 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

One pickup stuck in sand being towed out by commercial towing company when I arrived. Lots of people enjoying the low tide, beautiful weather, fairly calm sea. Gorgeous kites in the air. Brown pelicans observed.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.8 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 2. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: kite flying, climbing dune. Everyone well spread out because of very low tide one pickup was being towed out of sand near water's edge by commercial towing truck

Concerns

Apparent violations: As usual, a couple vehicles were beyond the sign that says no vehicles beyond this point.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 10. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 2.

Notable Wildlife

lots of brown pelicans flying by

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. I did not attempt to identify. One probably a juvenile alcid. Both in wrack line with lots of kelp pieces

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

Man-made Modifications

Dune modification/removal. The illegal trail down to the beach from a trail above is completely eroded now. Photo.