Mile 289 Report
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
September 22, 2014
It was a very pleasant fall equinox on Mile 289.
Report Details
It was a very pleasant fall equinox on Mile 289. As usual, there is evidence of sand build up and dune formation over the summer. The new sand buried most of the wood and washed up debris, leaving the beach looking remarkably clean.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1. 2 groups of horses on spit, but not on Mile 289 at time of observation.
Concerns
Apparent violations: none.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
Just a few gulls, a pelican, and a cormorant
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 9. 6 common murres2 rhinoceros auklets1 immature gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells. mostly sea grass (eel grass), very little other stuff today
Man-made Modifications
none
Natural Changes
lots of new sand
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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.
EJD
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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Mile 289
Kincheloe Point, South Jetty Tillamook River
The signage is up again keeping all dogs off Mile 289.
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