Mile 52 Report
Agate Beach, Garrison Lake, south of Paradise Point SW
May 30, 2022
Calm and cool weather.
Report Details
Calm and cool weather. Fifteen people on beach and four off-leash dogs, with most visitors concentrated near access points at Paradise Point and Tseriadun/Agate Beach. Rock hunting is very popular at this beach. Four people fishing at surf south of Paradise Point. Active western snowy plover nest located on central part of beach is unprotected and vulnerable to vehicle traffic and loose dogs. Vehicle tracks surround the general nesting area. Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation posted one sign at Tseriadun access to inform public about nesting plovers. Driftline was mostly clean with small rocks exposed. Surveyor notifed USFWS and ODPR about nesting activity.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Tide Level: -1.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 2. Fishing: 4. 1 ATV operator takes fishing gear and supplies to surf area for 3 additional anglers
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
3 western snowy plover adults observed; 1 active snowy plover nest with 2 eggs
Driftline Content
Small rocks.
Actions & Comments
Notified USFWS and Oregon State Parks about western snowy plover nesting activity
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Velella velella in the wrackline.
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