Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - December 21, 2010

Report Details

It was a cool, windy day on 289. The mile continues to be very stable, no signs of erosion over the years. The north jetty was rebuilt over the summer, and crabbers and the Coast Guard commented in the press that the currents in front of the jetties have changed. Found a fairly rare long-nosed lancetfish on the mile.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

shorebirds and a few seagulls were present

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 7. 6 northern fulmers1 rhinoceros auklet

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Found a fairly rare long-nosed lancetfish. But I have seen 2 others on Bayocean Spit in the past 2 years.

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. typical plastic junk

Natural Changes

sand built up over the summer is being eroded. Not even close to the foredune.