Mile 293 - Rockaway Beach, State Wayside - September 22, 2009

Report Details

What an AWESOME morning in Rockaway Beach! It was an unbelievably warm and calm day yesterday with a brilliant sunset. It looks like we're in store for more of the same today. I've attached a picture of one of the partial squids we saw the seagulls feasting on this morning. The whole squid that we saw yesterday must have washed out with the tide.

Conditions

Temperature: 72 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 48. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 8. Playing in surf: 3. Playing in sand: 5. Sitting: 32. Beach cleanup was last Saturday so the beach looked very clean.

Concerns

Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

Seagulls

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

3 squid (two had the head and tentacles removed and one was whole). I've attached pictures.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. plastic bottles and bags

Man-made Modifications

Riprap repair between NW 6th and NW 7th is scheduled for October

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Rockaway Beach, State Wayside

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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