Mile 288 Report
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
March 12, 2000
Generally beach had small amounts of debris on this cloudy later winter walk.
Report Details
Generally beach had small amounts of debris on this cloudy later winter walk. There were several large plastic drums which will have to be removed by some organized force, i.e., Tillamook County or SOLV.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Fishing: 1. Among the litter were several large plastic drums, small debris, 2 tires, and styrofoam pieces, mostly from mid-beach to the fore and high dune areas.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
At shoreline, noted flock of about 40 sanderlings and 6 surf scoters. Also saw a bald eagle fly over and a perched peregrine falcon on snag near the southern end of mile 288.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Styrofoam. 4 or 5 large plastic drums.
Actions & Comments
I picked up small pieces of styrofoam, small bottles, and small pieces of plastic. As time allows, I will call Tillamook County or SOLV to find out if there will be a cleanup of the larger items.
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Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
It was an incredibly busy day for Mile 288 the day before the snowy plover nesting season began! I was glad to see DOGAMI and OPRD on-site, and appreciated OPRD's willingness to haul the debris I collected back to their dumpsters. It was also exciting to see so many plovers in the wet sand.
Karen Schank
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
The weather is definitely turning.
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
It was a beautifully calm, warm, sunny day along mile 288.
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
There were 6 or more plovers and large accumulations of driftwood (both along the base and on top of the foredune cutbank).
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
It was a beautiful, warm, sunny Saturday with a moderate north wind.
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
It was great to see two separate families picking up beach trash/debris in the driftline from the most recent storms including in Mile 288!
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
There was clear indications of active foredune erosion with visible cutbanks (see photo) and significant debris.
SchankK
Mile 288
Bayocean Peninsula, Kincheloe Point
Mid-winter day that seemed like spring.
YaakovM