Report Details

The Necanicum River has broken through the sand bars and dunes and now runs along the bank to the north at the edge of Gearhart. I confirmed this with knowledgeable people who have been watching this progress during the summer and fall. I hope to post a good aerial photo of this very soon!

Conditions

Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Walking or running: 3.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

shorebirds, I think sandpipers in small flock feeding in surf

Driftline Content

Shells, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

River has broken through the dunes to the ocean.

Actions & Comments

The Necanicum River has broken through the sand bars and dunes and now runs along the bank to the north along the edge of Gearhart. I confirmed this with people who have been watching this progress this summer and fall. I hope to post a good aerial photo of this very soon. I think the River in now in the mile to the north of me! Pretty exciting.

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Seaside north

August 2, 2023

People enjoying the beach, nesting Snowy Plovers in distress, Juvenile Brown Pelicans learn about dogs;

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 31, 2023

Lots of birds observed: Osprey - 2 fishing at mouth of estuary; one adult and one juvenile Adult Bald Eagle resting on north end of Necanicum SpitSnowy Plover flying around estuary island acting distressed with a loose Jack Russel Terrier in the vicinity of Nest 7A

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 29, 2023

New flock of Brown Pelicans at mouth of estuary along with some Canada Geese, seagulls and Caspian Terns were disturbed several times before relocating to sandbar surrounded by water;Snowy Plover disturbed on island between Necanicum River and Neawanna Creek by two people tidepooling;Tour Helicopter flew over five separate times twice low enough (though probably not illegal) to disturb two Bald Eagles and two Osprey hunting in estuary;Small structure built of driftwood still on the Necanicum Spit being used as shelter;

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 18, 2023

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 10, 2023

We saw lots of dead crabs, some kelp and algae on the surfline, and some driftwood.

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Mile 324

Seaside north

August 4, 2022

My morning walk began gloriously with the sun peaking through the clouds and chirping birds flitting through the dune grasses.

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 9, 2022

Two Snowy Plovers seen with eggs at nests within protected sites.

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Mile 324

Seaside north

July 8, 2022

Beautiful clear day, moderate amount of human activity; two Snowy Plovers seen in newly designated protected areas exhibiting nesting behavior; one harbor seal pup on the rocks of the Necanicum Inlet Island; numerous seagulls and terns along with a few cormoronts; The amount of fireworks debris, burned logs, and styrofoam at the waterline is disheartening.

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