Report Details

Very pleasant day. Many people enjoying the beach. Dead birds distributed throughout mile, at least 3 different species. Removed a grocery bag full of litter including firework leftovers and dog poop in bags.

Conditions

Temperature: 67 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 67. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 40. Playing in surf: 12. Surfing: 13. Kayaking: 2. Other Activities: 1 person flying drone. One vehicle a motorcycle. Many people enjoying a lovely day at the beach.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 24. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 23.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.).

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff. retreat not recent.

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Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

August 31, 2024

A pleasant afternoon at the beginning of the Labor Day weekend.

Elaine Cramer

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

July 4, 2024

I was astounded by the mass of humans on the beach, so I thought I'd report it. Port Orford made plans for beach cleanups of both the dock beach and the Battle Rock beach for July 5th.

Elaine Cramer

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

May 15, 2024

The beach looked good today.

Peggy Grimes

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

March 16, 2024

Seems like cheating to call this a winter report, with the weather conditions being so lovely.

Kristi Cramer

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

November 24, 2023

Holiday weekend with good weather brought out a lot of people.

JaneSkipLegacy

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

August 19, 2023

Beach was remarkably clean.

Skip-Jane-Legacy

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

May 13, 2023

This was an exceptionally warm Saturday so there were more people on the beach than I usually see but everyone was well behaved and loving the rare chance to be on the beach (and even a few brave souls in the water) without multiple layers of coats.

JaneSkipLegacy

Mile 48

Beach southeast of Battle Rock, north of Hubbard Creek

February 10, 2023

Driftwood 5th graders had a wonderful day at their first observation of their adopted mile.

Curry County Schools