Mile 101 Report
Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point
November 30, 2014
Beautiful sunny day between two days of rain.
Report Details
Beautiful sunny day between two days of rain. Over 30 people were observed; 4 were horseback riding. Dead Cassin's auklets were found for the first time on this mile. New signs with location numbers had been installed (151- Face Rock Wayside, and 150 - Coquille Point) on the stairs.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 31. Number of dogs: 9. Walking or running: 27. Other Activities: 4-horseback riding.
Concerns
Apparent violations: Dogs unleashed.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 3 - Cassins Auklets1 - Northern Fulmar1 - Sooty ShearwaterAll reported to COASST
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. Dead CA sea lion, 100 yds north of Coquille Point stairs, high beach. Mammal report filed.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.
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People walking on the beach between rainstorms.
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People and dogs out enjoying a sunny morning after 3 days of storms and king tides.
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6 dead Cassins Auklets on beach
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A steady flow of beach walkers, either single or in pairs.
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