Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
August 3, 2012
Going north from the South Jetty/Coquille River was tough work in the fog and stiff north wind.
Report Details
Going north from the South Jetty/Coquille River was tough work in the fog and stiff north wind. Two people with dogs, at times leashed, and a barefoot runner were out there with us around 6 a.m. Another minus tide today (-1.2 feet) revealed sand normally underwater. The usual rock beds on this stretch were missing--presumably buried by blowing sands. Gulls and cormorants flew offshore. Nothing dead on the beach and no litter either. Some kelp was strewn in the high tide line.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3.
Notable Wildlife
Scattered kelp in the high tide line. Gulls and cormorants flying offshore. A few gulls on the beach.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks.
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