Mile 306 Report
Cove Beach south, Tillamook-Clatsop county line
May 20, 2017
Report Details
Human Activities
Unusually calm ocean, almost no waves. Watched a small sport fishing boat with 2 people on-board, approach Castle Rock (offshore about 1 mile to the NW). Disturbed 20 pelicans which flew off the rock. The boat proceeded to the west side of the rock, where it stayed in the backwash for about 10 minutes. We've never seen any boats that close before; it looked like a dangerous maneuver.I didn't see the birds return.
Frankie
CoastWatcher
All Mile 306 Reports
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