Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - December 12, 2011

Report Details

We watched the sun set at 4:32 which is precisely the time listed on my tide chart. It is interesting to note that on the solstice, the chart has the sun setting at 4:35. The stern of a wrecked crab boat is visible near the foredune a half mile or so south of the jetty. At the jetty itself, mechanical wreckage is visible at low tide. There is a metal frame attached to heavy timbers. There are some mechanical devices attached. These parts may or may not be related to the hull. Also it was unusual to see that many dead birds on this mile. (see report)

Conditions

Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NE. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Accessed beach in Cape Meares village and walked the entire spit. The closer parking lot on the spit was not observed for vehicles present.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Notable Wildlife

just a few gulls and shorebirds were observed.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 20. 8 common murres, 5 grebes, 1 pelican, 1 northern fulmar, 1 rhinoceros auklet, 1 surf scoter, 1 mallard? (head only), 1 western gull, and 1 cassin's auklet? (wings only)

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. cleaner than average

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

No erosion concerns