Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
December 16, 2013
Took care of this survey a few days before the solstice to take advantage of some December sun.
Report Details
Took care of this survey a few days before the solstice to take advantage of some December sun. We did find an unusual dead bird. Jane of COASST confirmed that it is an immature white snow goose. There have been only 36 of these found on all of the COASST beaches, California to Alaska. They represent .09% of the total.While not on Mile 289, there is a barge on the bay side of the spit that is controversial.http://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news_paid/article_dcd841cc-6128-....
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
http://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news_paid/article_dcd841cc-6128-11e3-a427-0019bb2963f4.html#user-comment-area.On the bay side of mile 288/9 sits a barge that is sitting probably illegally on the sand at low tide. See the article.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
nothing unusual
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 3 northern fulmars, 1 western gull, 1 immature snow goose.
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.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
no erosion
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