Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
March 14, 2024
Beautiful Oregon coast bluebird day. Large wash up of old velella casings at high tide line creating a very strong "ocean" odor Very little trash on my mile of beach but collections of bottles and styrofoam found further down closer to Cape Meares (collected and disposed of) Few sea birds today
Report Details
Beautiful Oregon coast bluebird day. Gentle wind. Few humans. Large wash up of old velella casings at high tide line creating a very strong "ocean" odor Very little trash on my mile of beach but collections of bottles and styrofoam found further down closer to Cape Meares (collected and disposed of) Few sea birds today
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -0.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: A beautiful sunny day. 4 dogs 3 on leash and 1 running free but not bothering wildlife One bird watcher. 2 people sitting eating snacks on a large piece driftwood everyone else walking One bird watcher 4 walkers
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Notable Wildlife
Large flock gulls enjoying sun at shoreline
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Large high tide wash up of old velella (see photo)
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Large high tide wash up of old velella (see photo) Nest of Bull Kelp at MP 29 marker Pallets moved to dune line for collection
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. High timeline clearly overlapping edges of dune grass line (see photo) 45.51496N 123.95532 W
Report Images
Helen Welch
CoastWatcher
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