Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - June 21, 2011

Report Details

It was a sunny summer solstice on Mile 289. The continuing sand accretion can be documented by the stern section of the wrecked crab boat that has been on the beach since Feb. 2006. It was buried just above the wet sand zone and has remained as a marker. Over the years, it has "moved" closer to the foredune. Now, it is right up to the new growth beach grass. The wet sand zone is 50 to 75 yards to the west.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. Few people are willing to make the long walk to visit Mile 289.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

An Osprey was feeding on something just above the surf line. It flew away with its meal as we approached.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. gull-most likely a western gull.

Driftline Content

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. regular finds minus fresh kelp

Natural Changes

none