Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - August 12, 2019 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

More trash than our last few walks...possibly due to the kite festival last week. Lots of twine from bundled beach firewood, some fireworks remains, lots of plastic and leftovers from s’more party’s. A long dead skate and seagull. 10 or so brown pelicans gliding over the waves, and numerous seagulls on the dry sand.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 45. Playing in surf: 4. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 5. Pretty typical activity on the beach

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

8-10 pelicans, 25-30 seagulls

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Seagull

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

One dead skate

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).

Report Images

stu and barb

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Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

September 11, 2024

I submitted a report recently on a beach 245 miles to the South, mile 49, the Port beach in Port Orford, where I noticed many jellyfish washed up.

Elaine Cramer

Mile 293

Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

February 19, 2024

I observed new signs in Rockaway city proper, restricting using the public access to the beach at 1st and 2nd Avenues. Sign reads NO ACCESS: Until further notice, all city owned paths, walkways, stairs, and any other improved or unimproved access ways to recreation areas are closed.

Jesse Jones