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It was cool and breezy and the fog bank limited visibility of the ocean much past the surf. But many people were out enjoying this special environment! Happy 50th Birthday Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition!

Conditions

Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 75. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 60. Playing in surf: 2. Playing in sand: 1. Sitting: 6. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 5.

Concerns

Litter

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

Pelagic cormorants, gulls, raft of surf scoters, 1 black oystercatcher, 1 killdeer

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Overall, not much litter today. Birthday wrapping paper found above the driftline and a few small paper items and wrappers. One box of unused firewood found just south of the The Adobe [see photos].

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Mile 194

August 22, 2023

An exceptional day with no wind and great tidepooling!

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Mile 194

January 19, 2023

Enjoyed a warm sunny afternoon stroll on Mile 194 with no wind.

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Mile 194

August 3, 2022

My Coastwatch began with a flyover by six brown pelicans just above the surf at the southern border of Mile 194!

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Mile 194

May 17, 2022

This Coastwatch walk started out with a fly by of 8 brown pelicans in line just above the surface of the water!

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Mile 194

April 13, 2022

A welcome calm, partly sunny hour on Mile 194 amid what has been several days of hail, high winds and rain.

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Mile 194

March 7, 2022

Fun to see the spout of a whale just beyond the surf at the southern border of Mile 194 this morning!

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Mile 194

December 3, 2021

Notably warmer weather this December than last year [no gloves or knit hat necessary]!

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Mile 194

September 15, 2021

A wonderfully blustery, but sunny day!

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