Mile 289 - Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River - March 30, 2015

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

Apparent violations: nne.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2.

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.