Mile 101 Report
November 18, 2010
Caught some sun between storms as did eight other people walking the beach.
Report Details
Caught some sun between storms as did eight other people walking the beach. Tides had been high so the wrack was high with logs, seaweed and ocean-borne debris. Gulls dominated the sky and beach. One large immature gull was feeding a dead bird. Six other dead birds were observed (2 Western Gulls, 2 Northern Fulmars, and 2 Common Murres. One dead harbor seal was found.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Walking or running: 8.
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7. 2 Common Murres; 2 Western Gulls; 2 Northern Fulmars
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Harbor Seal, dead, high on beach near base of bluff, about 100 yards south of the Sunset Motel.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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People and dogs out enjoying a sunny morning after 3 days of storms and king tides.
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Continued nesting seabird activity at Table Rock and at Coquille Point.
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