Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
June 8, 2013
Heading north from the Coquille River and jetty was quite bracing on a foggy morning.
Report Details
Heading north from the Coquille River and jetty was quite bracing on a foggy morning. One good thing about the wind is that sand has blown onto many of the logs jammed up below the parking lot, making beach access much easier. A man with a dog and a man with a bucket were on this half-mile stretch. Several unknown birds foraged in the high line and a scattering of gulls were out and about. Not much litter. Small rocks, kelp, shell fragments and crab molts were noted. The mystery of the day: where did the occupants of 6 pickup trucks go? They weren't on the beach. Mayhap they were fishing the river.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Other Activities: 1 with bucket. Occupants of 6 pickup trucks weren't on the beach. Perhaps they were fishing in the river.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Several unknown birds bigger than sanderlings but much smaller than a gull foraging in high line. Also gulls.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. plastic bags, 3 beer cans
Natural Changes
Windblown sand building up, covering much of the logs below the parking lot
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