Mile 101 Report
Face Rock, Bandon Beach, Coquille Point
October 3, 2010
Nice partly sunny October day, winds maybe 10 mph, consequently 21 people were out, mostly walking.
Report Details
Nice partly sunny October day, winds maybe 10 mph, consequently 21 people were out, mostly walking. Eight (8) dogs, all but one unleashed, few under control. Numerous structures built with driftwood. Evidence of one fire in a driftwood pile near bluff grass and gorse. One person on horseback. Clear, brown jellyfish (4-7 inches in diameter, with short tentacles) were numerous in the wrackline. Sea palm kelp were prevalent also. Six dead birds found (Common Murre -2, Pelagic Cormorant, Brandt's Cormorant, Western Gull -2).
Human Activities
Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 20. Other Activities: 1. One horseback riding. All but one dog was unleashed. Few were under adequate control of the owners.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Fire in driftwood piles.Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Lots of sea palm kelp, some bull kelp in wrackline
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6. Pelagic Cormorant, Brand't Cormorant, Western Gull (2), Common Murre (1 adult, 1 juvenile)
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Jelly fish, partly brown, circular about 4-7 inches in diameter, with brown 1-inch tentacles at the edge. (first observance of this type for me)
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
No action taken on human activities (structures built with driftwood, fire in driftwood pile, or uncontrolled dogs).
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