Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - March 20, 2020

Report Details

Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting. The family dog by definition is part of the family. We will not walk the entire length of the spit leaving part of the family at home. We stopped at the sign and tape that marks the start of the restriction. The bird area must be a kilometer in length since about a 1/3 of mile 289 is still open to dogs. High human usage was the story on this survey. We have seldom seen campers at the far end of the spit but did today. All along the spit from Cape Meares north, humans and dogs were out enjoying the sun and getting away from Corona Virus isolation. I cannot blame them. But the crush of visitors is causing dismay among local leaders and residents. Dogs may not be the only ones kept away.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: 2 backpackers camping. 2 researchers in ATV with GPS antennas, probably DOGAMI. atv on beach for legitimate reason

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8. ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 1.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces. beach was very clean.

New Development

none

Man-made Modifications

none

Natural Changes

no erosion over the winter. This is the usual scenario