Mile 306 Report
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
July 21, 2016
Exciting news from Mile 306!
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Exciting news from Mile 306! An overturned boat encrusted with pelagic barnacles came ashore. A Falcon Cove Beach resident photographed its arrival. Since it showed up, scientists and state park staff have examined it. They're quite sure it's from the Japanese tsunami. So far, no invasive mussels, but they're still working on turning the boat over. (Thanks to Fawn for so quickly connecting us with the right people.)
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Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
We walked the mile on a clear, chilly afternoon. We picked up trash--one full bag. We found a little eel, the same color as brown rockweed! We saw sea foam blowing on the sand. We found a small skull bone. We found a scientific measuring device planted in the cobble with a float saying that it was the property of OSU.
Fire Mountain School
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
Sorry no photos due to lack of phone on this walk.
Scott Penzarella
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
Just wanted to report seeing 8 black oystercatchers on the beach just now.
jkcornelius
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
Today was our first CoastWatch beach survey.
Fire Mountain School
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
An eagle was obtaining breakfast from Gull Rock.
jkcornelius
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
These observations were made over the last 3 months walking the beach at different times of day but not keeping a record which I will try to start.
jkcornelius
Mile 306
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
Numerous violations observed, including campfire in unsafe location and harvesting tidepool organisms in the marine reserve.
Frankie