Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
June 22, 2013
The plan was to watch the sun set at the solstice, but we were a day late.
Report Details
The plan was to watch the sun set at the solstice, but we were a day late. Saturday was cloudy and a light rain started a little prior to the 9:09 sunset. (according to my tidebook)
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 6. Started in Cape Meares at Bayocean Road. This is not the chief access to mile 289.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
lots of sea grass piled up in the wrack.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. left wing only. Not a seabird. Most likely some type of hawk.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Molting season for crabs. Lots of shells and dead crabs.
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. nothing unusual found
Natural Changes
no erosion
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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.
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There is no trace of nesting bird protection.
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September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.
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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.
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Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.
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Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.
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Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This is a partial survey.
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The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.
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