Report Details

We picked up about three bags of mostly plastic debris. Compared to our last visit, this section of beach was notably clearer of washed up items of any kind.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Other Activities: Driving. There were two other people we encountered in a car.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 2.

Notable Wildlife

There was a goose that looked sick and unable to fly about a mile to the south of our area. There were very few birds in mile 333.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

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Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

July 14, 2019

Came across these 2 mystery egg cases this morning.

Merce and Michael

Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

March 8, 2019

Came across a few patches of what look like Market Squid egg cases, the first we've seen on the Oregon coast.

Merce and Michael

Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

February 17, 2019

Lots of people and dogs on a bright sunny day.

Merce and Michael

Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

November 19, 2018

There was half a butchered elk rib cage in the parking area when we arrived which, quite oddly, was gone when we got back after the Mile.

Merce and Michael

Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

May 8, 2017

Beautiful day.

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Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

June 20, 2012

Mile 333 is a comparatively remote stretch of beach, bordered by Camp Rilea.

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decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

May 15, 2012

We picked up about three bags of mostly plastic debris.

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Mile 333

Columbia Beach, Camp Rilea MR

February 5, 2012

This was a first visit for us, virtually all of the driftline was composed of driftwood.

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