Mile 101 - Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point - March 17, 2009

Report Details

Sunny Tuesday with enough wind to fly a kite. 17 people, 8 dogs - all unleashed. Most people were walking (9), three were tidepooling and a couple were sitting or flying a kite in the light wind. One female Bufflehead seen in the shallow surf. No changes noted since the last report. Shells and small rocks in driftline. A large amount of driftwood remained high on the beach near the foredune. Beach was relatively clean except for access points.

Conditions

Temperature: 52 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 9. Playing in sand: 1. Sitting: 2. Tidepooling: 3. Other Activities: Kite flying - 2. All dogs were unleashed.

Notable Wildlife

One female bufflehead in shallow surf.

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks.

Actions & Comments

No obvious changes since last report. Large amounts of driftwood remain high on the beach near the foredune.