Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - March 20, 2011

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.