Mile 101 - Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point - November 18, 2010

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

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

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.