Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
June 21, 2012
The day after the solstice was summerlike, as it should be.
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The day after the solstice was summerlike, as it should be. The big find today was a small refrigerator with confirmed Japanese language labels. It was confirmed by a COASST intern who reads Japanese.Someone had recently stocked the refrigerator with plastic containers and a fishing float. For an added touch, they placed a leather cowboy boot on top. The boot was empty!
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
sighted a bald eagle eating something near the surfline
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. several fishing floats
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
sand continues to accrete on this mile
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All Mile 289 Reports
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This mile is not surveyed 4 times a year since it became a designated bird nesting area.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
There is no trace of nesting bird protection.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
I saw so many different types of birds along the jetty, I'm no bird expert but I thought I saw pelicans, herons, cormorants, and sea gulls.
EJD
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This is a partial survey.
ollikainen
Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.
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