Report Details

It was a cool, rainy day, typical of this year's spring. There were more than the typical number plastic containers of all sizes and shapes littering the beach. The SOLV volunteers will find Mile 289 "target rich."

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Fishing: 1. The entire spit is closed to motor vehicles. State Parks will use pickups and DOGAMI will use ATV's. The motorcycle tracks found yesterday were probably not official vehicles.

Concerns

Apparent violations: motorcycle tracks were on beach and trail.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 14.

Notable Wildlife

2 Blue Herons were waiting for food in the surf. On the bay side, loons were heard and spotted.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Rhinoceros Auklet

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. many plastic containers of all sizes.

Natural Changes

As usual, no erosion is occurring. Sand is accreting.

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Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

September 20, 2021

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

December 24, 2020

There is no trace of nesting bird protection.

ollikainen

Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

September 21, 2020

September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.

ollikainen

Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

August 1, 2020

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

March 20, 2020

Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.

ollikainen

Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

December 5, 2019

This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.

ollikainen

Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

June 16, 2019

This is a partial survey.

ollikainen

Mile 289

Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River

March 21, 2019

The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.

ollikainen