Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - September 14, 2021

Report Details

Observed approx. 40 people, 17 dogs, and just a few seagulls. A very clean drift line including several large jellyfish. The high tide line and beach fire sites contained the typical momentos left by inconsiderate beach visitors...cans, bottles, plastic, socks (3), masks (2), poop bags (2), and half a dozen beach toys. 12 dead birds were also noted. Was hoping for a more positive report this time...but alas.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 43. Number of dogs: 17. Walking or running: 38. Other Activities: 5 running.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 6.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 12. 2 seagull, 1 crow, 1 cormorant, 8 murre

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).

Report Images

A clean drift line

Saw several large jellyfish

Seagulls were scarce

A disappointing but typical collection

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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