Mile 313 Report
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
October 14, 2008
a nice sunny day, with people enjoying their walk.
Report Details
a nice sunny day, with people enjoying their walk. Most dogs well behaved, whether on or off leash. Only one exception, and we suggested to owners that he needed to be on a leash. They didn't carry one. Also, suggested to 2 owners that it might be nice if they picked up after their dogs. One had a bag, the other one didn't . So owner 1 shared his stash. A big change from being by Haystack Rock during the summer. Its nice when people are thinning out. sorry this report is late. Will do better next quarter.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 52. Number of dogs: 18. Walking or running: 50. Photography: 2. also some construction equipment at Tolovana Wayside
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
oystercatchers by Haystack Rock very active, new chick still hanging out with its parents
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 8. gulls, one yellowfooted boobie
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
the city of Cannon Beach is drilling into the hillside below the S curves, installing drainage to keep the road above from sinking/sliding.
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Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A deceased WEFU Western Fulmar found high in the wrack line after recent storms. Tons of marine debris, driftwood logs, fishing gear, etc.
Michelle Schwegmann
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A Cassin's Auklet was in the wrack line at Haystack Rock. There was a beach hazards warning for high surf and sneaker waves, which were definitely happening!
Michelle Schwegmann
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
An early morning walk to Haystack Rock was mostly foggy and overcast, with a brief clearing in the weather mid-morning.
sultanym
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
Overall, Haystack Rock is a treasure trove of marine biological diversity, from invertebrates and pelagic birds to marine mammals, with an active education program for curious beach visitors. The best tidepool invertebrate diversity today was observed at the south end of Haystack Rock in the area often referred to as "The Needles. As I was tidepooling, I heard multiple beach visitors asking about sea slugs and how to locate nudibranchs.
sultanym
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
Beautiful day on the beach, cloudy and pleasant.
FOHRAP1
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A cloudy calm day on the beach with a few visitors.
FOHRAP1
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A beautiful beach day, with small numbers of people.
FOHRAP1
Mile 313
Tolovana Park north, Haystack Rock
A beautiful day on the beach today.
FOHRAP1