Mile 129 Report
September 15, 2020
by mzlzee15@gmail.com
Other Mile 129 Reports (38)
2020
November 12, 2020 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Invertebretes seen on beach sand at water's edge. Worm with multiple 'legs'. I've not seen these worms at the beach before. Perhaps bait left by a fisherman? No other humans in sight.
October 23, 2020 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
2 Nutria sited at Weywehauser pond.Sorry, photos poor.
2018
July 1, 2018 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Human Activity: Higher than usual numbers of people. 1 equestrian.Shoreline Wildlife: 1 dead Harbour Porpoise;1 dead large jellyfish
2017
December 4, 2017 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Lovely calm day at the beach. King Tide unimpressive (see photo).Total of 6 beach walkers with 5 dogs on the beach. One birdwatcher.Driftline was mostly clear of debris. Some small pieces of white...
September 29, 2017 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
A great deal of bullwhip kelp on beach - see photo
August 13, 2017 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Large dead mammal. Dessicated and gelatinous. Dinner for 12 turkey vultures. Had my dog with me so didn't get very close. Appeared to be large sea lion or small elephant seal. Head pretty well...
July 29, 2017 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Just a quiet foggy day at the beach.Had the place to ourselves.
March 10, 2017 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Gorgeous early evening Friday, sun headed to the horizon, calm breeze, low tide - bliss.
2016
December 24, 2016 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
(Viewed 12/24/2016; Report filed 12/30/2016.) The storms have brought in a larger than usual amount of trash, logs/wood debris, styrofoam, bottles - plastic and glass, some floats, some sort of...
December 12, 2016 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Down to the beach for King Tide event.
February 15, 2016 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
There appears to be a sunken vessel at approximately the south end of Mile 129, possibly in Mile 128. Informed by Ryan Parker, beach ranger, that it is the Sara Jo. Tide was coming in and I was not...
January 4, 2016 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
One dead cormorant observed (photo). Foredunes losing sand; beach now at 30 degree angle.
2015
November 2, 2015 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
July 2, 2015 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Bright and sunny inland with wet fog at shoreline, brightening as you move inland toward the dunes. 4th of July weekend and the promise of a very busy sunny day at the beach. With inland (I5) temps...
2013
February 8, 2013 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Warm and calm behind the foredunes, but on the beach cold and windy. Ocean active with numerous large-ish waves. Only a couple of birds on the beach. Numerous waterbirds, including geese behind...
2012
August 30, 2012 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
As usual a very clean and quiet beach, although my visit was on Thursday at midday. The outgoing surf was small but busy. Shells, animal casings in driftline. Only one person and a dog on the beach...
March 4, 2012 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
A spectacular day on the beach. Don't we live in a glorious area? Most users were teenagers, presumably due to the high school basketball tournament this weekend.The beach was fairly clear of trash...
2011
June 26, 2011 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
The day was gloriously sunny and warm(!). We were surprised how well populated the area just over the dune from the parking lot was. M129, one mile south of the parking lot, was quiet. Good for us...
January 2, 2011 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
I watch the crabbers in their boats just past the waveline. Their white forms are intermitently visible, then disappear except for the mast, as the waves seem to consume them. A crabbing vessel...
2010
October 13, 2010 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
As usual a very quiet beach. We were the only people on our stretch of beach, and it was a blessedly beautiful day. The lone vehicle was a street legal truck that was travelling about 25 mph - boo...
April 24, 2010 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Such a wonderful day at the beach. After a walk to the farther end of our mile, we found the perfect sand drift to lounge on. We enjoyed reading in the sun and a snack. The beach is at about a 6...
February 22, 2010 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Quiet, clean and private are the best adjectives for Mile 129 today. No trash, no flotsam. The beach in front of the foredune is gently sloped at less than 6 degrees. The tide was out. The inside...
2008
November 30, 2008 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
The ocean was impressively turbulent. Most visitors did not venture as far as our beach, probably due to the ferocity of the ocean, and the very high tide, allowing little safe beach passage. We...
July 23, 2008 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Another beautiful, if windy day at the beach. Shells, animal casings (numerous crab carapaces), kelp/algae, wood pieces, land-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline. Frothy green algae in surf....
June 12, 2008 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Overall the beach, while well-used on this day, is a quiet beach. The sun was peaking through, and a number of people were out enjoying the warmth. I took the opportunity to run with the dog. All...
March 24, 2008 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
A lovely day at the beach. Cool with a light breeze. Spring Break crowds at the access parking lot, but our mile was empty of people/dogs, except for we three - Mike, Liz, and Izzy-the-dog. Shells...
2007
September 21, 2007 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Our beach was remarkably clean. No trash, and only 2 plastic bottles. The foredune is eroding. The topography comes off of the foredune at 90 degrees, then the beach levels off to a mesa-like flat...
June 27, 2007 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
A glorious day at the beach, worthy of an Oregon travelog. There was remarkably little trash on the beach-hooray! I witnessed only appropriate people use, although ATV tracks divulged some recent...
March 11, 2007 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Shells, animal casings, single and knotted bull kelp, small rocks, wood pieces and plastic bottles in driftline. Erosion of vegetated foredune. Western Gulls and Sanderlings on beach. 1 sand crab...
2006
December 15, 2006 - mzlzee15@gmail.com
Huge knots of bull kelp, red lettuce algae and wood pieces in driftline. Clam shells and broken sand dollars on beach. Beach slopes gently to abrupt edge of foredune. Sand has been removed since...