Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
May 18, 2007
Shells and small rocks in driftline.
Report Details
Shells and small rocks in driftline. Several large pieces of Styrofoam/concrete near sand bluff. No shorebirds. Moderate human use (15)-10 walking, 4 playing in surf, 4 playing in sand, 7 rock hunting, 2 fishing and 2 flying kites.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 4. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: sailing kites-2.
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam. Several large chunks of part Styrofoam/part concrete neon blue, midway between lighthouse and parking lot section of the beach.
D Brittain
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