Mile 324 Report
Seaside north
December 1, 2009
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.
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.
NHolmes
CoastWatcher
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