Report Details

Clear, crisp Fall day, 16 people walking, three dogs, about 10 vehicles at the Face Rock and Coquille access points. Wildlife mostly off-shore on rocks. Driftline had more sea palm kelp than usual. Some bull kelp was present. This has been a popular stretch for people building structures out of the driftwood, but only one was present. 14 dead Common Murres (about half adult/half juvenile) were much more than normal. No notable physical changes in shoreline.

Conditions

Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 16.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

Lots of sea palm kelp and some bull kelp

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 15. Count accurate, species estimate: 7 adult common murres, 5 juvenile common murres, 1 large immature gull, 2 unknowns

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

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