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Snow is still visible on the higher peaks of the Coast Range, and last night we had hail and snow (non sticking) on beach. Spring might be several weeks later than normal.Mile 289 continues to see sand building up and the beach widening. Winter storms did not erode the foredunes. Because you need to walk 2 miles plus to reach Mile 289, there is little human activity except on pleasant weather days.

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.

Human Activities

The entire spit is a no vehicles allowed area, but there were tracks of a full-sized vehicle on the beach. On occasion, there can be official vehicles on the beach such as Coast Guard, Sheriff, Fire, etc.

Concerns

Apparent violations: none.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 5.

Notable Wildlife

many shorebirds both in the surf area and in the dry sand area

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. 3 Northern Fulmars, a gull probably Western, and a Surf Scoter

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, 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. sense that much of the stuff is from ocean based sources, but of course, have no proof

Actions & Comments

Mile 289 continues to have sand accretion. Sand is building up in front of the foredune. It is a short climb up to the top of the existing foredune. The only place where water has eroded a 90degree slope in the foredune is right at the jetty as the beach curves to the east.The stern and a large piece of deck from the Catherine M are still on the beach. The fresh logs and driftwood from the December flood now have weathered and much of it is buried in sand. As you move towards the jetty, the amount of wood on the beach increases.Some notable finds include 3 life jackets, all different types, 3 crab floats, a large diameter plastic culvert (from flood), and a worker's helmet.

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All Mile 289 Reports

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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