Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - April 1, 2014

Report Details

Last fall, we thought there would be a big increase in tsunami debris over the winter. It didn't happen. You can find some scattered Japanese style wood construction beams and plastic bottles, but it was more common a year ago.No erosion as usual over the winter.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Very quiet day on Bayocean Spit. Saw only 1 jogger on the 5 mile stretch between Cape Meares community and the south jetty.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

Many small crows (immature?) searching the upper wrack area for food. A few groups of small surf birds also in the upper beach area.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. probably a brandt's cormorant.

Stranded Marine Mammals

dead small mammal, well decayed, no head. Photos are available if anyone is interested.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Usual stuff. Maybe a little less than average.

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

no erosion over the winter months.