Mile 101 Report
Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point
January 14, 2024
People and dogs out enjoying a sunny morning after 3 days of storms and king tides.
Report Details
People and dogs out enjoying a sunny morning after 3 days of storms and king tides. Continue to see dead Cassin’s Auklets. Velella velellas onshore now. Large tree log deposited offshore on North Elephant Rock.
Conditions
Temperature: 47 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 11. Walking or running: 18. Sitting: 18. People and dogs enjoying the sunshine after 3 days of storms and king tides.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, black oystercatchers, crows, surf scoters, black turnstones.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 7. 1 dead gull 6 dead Cassin’s Auklets
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea). Velella velellas
Natural Changes
Lots of logs that came in on king tides
Report Images
Carol Maude
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