Mile 314 - Cannon Beach, Ecola Creek, Chapman Beach south - September 16, 2016

Report Details

The dead birds were all found in approximately the southern 3/8 of the mile. This is consistent with the fact that more dead birds are found closer to Haystack Rock in other surveys. No change seen in any of the drains but I was curious why one was running water in this dry time. The battle over dune removal at Breaker's Point condos continues at city hall and in local papers. No grading other than manual documented in June report has occurred.

Conditions

Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.

Human Activities

Number of people: 236. Number of dogs: 23. Walking or running: 200. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 7. Sitting: 36. Photography: 3. Fishing: 7. Other Activities: 1 kite, 1 horseback, 5 beach bikes.. Winds were too light for kiting or there would have been more.

Concerns

Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 50. RVs/Buses parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Lots of gulls on the beach north of Ecola Creek where there were fewer than 10 people.

Beached Birds

No banded birds. 2 cormorants, 1 Rhinoceros Auklet, and 4 Common Murres

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.

New Development

none

Man-made Modifications

Dune Modification The dune modification plans for Breaker's Point Condo continue to garner public attention in local newspapers. No work has begun as of this survey.

Natural Changes

Curious as to why the Monroe drain was running water in this dry season and none of the other drains showed any sign of water????