Mile 261 - Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda - March 9, 2008 | Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition

Report Details

1 dead sea lion. Beach is really clean for after winter storms. Riprap showing at each end of Cottages at the Cape.

Conditions

Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 7.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 20. Walking or running: 1. Playing in surf: 6. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 15. Photography: 1. Tidepooling: 2. Surfing: 8. Other Activities: playing badminton.

Concerns

Climbing bluffs/seastacks

Apparent violations: dogs off leash.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 40. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Notable Wildlife

20 seagulls, 12 surf scoters

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. Sea lion had been dead some time; due to decomposition, couldn't tell if it was a Steller or Ca.

Driftline Content

Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Riprap showing at each end of Cottages at the Cape

Rouses

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Mile 261

Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda

March 9, 2024

Wow what a change from last month! State Parking lot is closed for a couple of months while construction on the new parking lot and restroom continues. The tree ( object I show as a measure of sand deposition ) is really getting uncovered! Survey also for COASST, no beached birds or mammals found. The beach access point at the north end of Bob Straub State Park is still unusable for vehicles, due to a massive erosion event and 5 foot sharp edges to the beach.

Eric Matthews

Mile 261

Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda

February 7, 2024

A lot of winter damage to the foredunes noted. Construction workers working on the new boat ramp and replacing and relocating some drainage pipes. Photos showing bulldozer shift sand by residence. 1 dory and 3 fishermen getting picked up

Eric Matthews