Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
March 30, 2015
It was a late, windy trip down the spit.
Report Details
It was a late, windy trip down the spit. The biggest change since December is the lack on debris and lack of dead Cassin's auklets. There were only a few bones and feathers left of the many that washed in. The beach clean up must have been a huge success this year. It was difficult to find man made items. The largest was a old crab float that was in the wrack. A big thank you to all that helped on the clean up.There were 2 small mammals right next to each other. A bald eagle was feeding on what little meat was left.
Conditions
Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Not ideal conditions for finding humans on this survey. It was cool, quite windy, and late in the day. Plus it was the Monday after spring break.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Bald eagle feeding on a dead mammal. Just a few gulls were present. One blue heron was in the surf zone.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 2. 2 small mammals in close proximity. Mostly buried in blowing sand. They are not recent arrivals. Unsure of what species. Photos are available.
Driftline Content
considerably less than normal.
Natural Changes
No erosion. As per usual for this mile.
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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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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
There is no trace of nesting bird protection.
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
September 15 ended the nesting bird restrictions on mile 289.
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
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