Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
September 14, 2009
It was a perfect late summer day with temperatures in the 70's.
Report Details
It was a perfect late summer day with temperatures in the 70's. The dunes continue to grow westward as sand builds at the end of the spit. On the bay side, ODF crews have cut brush and trees along the access road. They did it to keep vehicle access to the south jetty open and to provide wider fire breaks.
Conditions
Temperature: 75 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 5.
Notable Wildlife
Very few birds today. During most of the late summer the spit had 100's, maybe 1000's of birds feeding on nearby bait fish. Included were many brown pelicans.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. lots of sea grass but very little plastic and styrofoam
Natural Changes
Sand continues to build up
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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
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.
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
Mile 289 is again restricted due to bird nesting.
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This survey was all about the jelly fish that covered the most recent wrack areas.
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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
This is a partial survey.
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