Mile 305 - Oswald West SP, Cape Falcon N - July 2, 2012 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

Uneventful hike. No tsunami debris -- if it was, I couldn't tell. A lot more general stuff for this time of year than is usually seen. More plastic floats tossed high onto the rocks than I have ever seen. The access is progressively more hazardous, and I fling these back into the sea, and they come ashore elsewhere. There is no way to get them out safely on the trail up the hill. The rock and gravel in the coves is constantly on the move, but it's always hard to say whether it has been in the state I see it (when I see it) for a long time, or whether the formations are from the previous higher sets of tides! But all in all, a good outing -- any outing where you come back covered only in sweat and dirt, and not blood or bruises, is a good outing on Mile 305.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: -1.6 feet.

Human Activities

There are new PRIVATE PROPERTY and NO TRESPASSING signs on the branch of Elk Flats Road that leads to my parking area. I do not know whether the road is truly private, and I have contacted both homeowners in the past, and they appreciate what I am doing. I'm not sure if this is a shift in policy or perhaps a try at discouraging strangers. If I lose my access point, it would be a very tough hike all the way around the first point just to get into the first cove. I will keep this in mind and cultivate the best relationship I can with the folks who own the nearby property.

Notable Wildlife

More birds than usual, all alive and either flying or feeding.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

More dead starfish than usual.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Again, much more than typical for this time of year.

Natural Changes

Landslides/major boulder falls.

Actions & Comments

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