Mile 314 Report
Cannon Beach, Ecola Creek, Chapman Beach south
April 16, 2020
A beautiful day on the coast; sunny, partly cloudy.
Report Details
A beautiful day on the coast; sunny, partly cloudy. Survery was done near low tide. There were a number of sand bars and tide pools that had formed. Ecola creek output, where it connects to the ocean, had spread across a wide area. Gulls and Black Oystercatchers were enjoying the freshwater of Ecola Creek. The beach was very clean; little human debris noted. Human activity was higher than expected on the beach overall, and at Haystack Rock, considering Covid-19 restrictions.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 49. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 33. Playing in surf: 4. Tidepooling: 8. Other Activities: 4 bicyclists. Covid-19 social distancing is still in place. More activity on the beach was observed today, than during the last report (Covid-19 was also in place during that report).
Concerns
Climbing bluffs/seastacks, People/dogs/vehicles in closure areas
Apparent violations: Two dogs off leash in Marine Garden, 2 people were approaching saddle on Haystack Rock. Covid -19 social distancing measures are still in place. Haystack Rock Awareness Program had 1 person monitoring the Marine Garden, and they were addressing the issues..Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
2 Black Oystercatchers were observed in Ecola Creek where it meets the ocean.
Beached Birds
None noted
Stranded Marine Mammals
None Noted
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
None Noted
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
None Noted
Man-made Modifications
None Noted
Natural Changes
None Noted
Actions & Comments
None noted
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