Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
March 10, 2013
It was a fine brisk morning heading north from the Coquille River at low tide.
Report Details
It was a fine brisk morning heading north from the Coquille River at low tide. A couple of seals body surfed while Sanderlings and small sandpiper-like flocks scurried for food. The usual gull gathering hung out at the jetty, and a few others foraged further afield. No other people were on the beach as I did my usual 3-mile trek, but fresh tracks were apparent on my way back. Litter from the sea was mostly pieces of hard plastic and some plastic bags, bottle tops, lighters. Several large rock beds were uncovered. Driftline was mostly shell fragments, small stones and wood pieces though a few big logs are still coming in. 4 vehicles in the lot when I left, one belonging to a family walking toward the lighthouse, Didn't see the others.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.3 feet.
Human Activities
family of 4 walking to see lighthouse; other people with dogs not visible but they left new tracks in the sand.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
2 seals body surfing, gulls gathered near jetty; some Sanderlings and a largish flock of suspected sandpipers (the small ones)
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
a few of those crabs that look like flattened lumpy leather.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff. this is ongoing for the winter tide cycles.
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