Mile 286 Report
Bayocean Peninsula south of Bayocean site
July 22, 2024
Warm windy day on Oregon coast. Area of beach cordoned off from dunes to 45. Unable to follow high tide line for whole mile due to this. Seal carcass providing food for juvenile bad eagle and scavengers Pacific Sea Nettle jelly fish noted
Report Details
Warm windy day on Oregon coast. More human activity than in prior months. Area of beach cordoned off from dunes to 45.51798 N, 123.95567 W to 45.51295 N, 123.95639 W for snowy plover nesting. Unable to follow high tide line for whole mile due to this. Seal carcass providing food for juvenile bad eagle and scavengers Pacific Sea Nettle jelly fish noted
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 13. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Sitting: 8.
Other Activities: Area to the south of MP marker remains cordoned off for snowy plover nesting.
Notable Wildlife
Juvenile bald eagle and several scavengers feeding on seal carcass close to 45.51185 N 123.95708 W
Wrackline Content
Chrysaora fuscescens / pacific sea nettle jelly fish
Sea lion carcass
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