Mile 101 Report
Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point
October 25, 2011
Clear, crisp Fall day, 16 people walking, three dogs, about 10 vehicles at the Face Rock and Coquille access points.
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
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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