Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
May 24, 2012
Heading north from the lighthouse and jetty on a rainy, chilly morning was lonely apart from several whimbrels mining the high line, a few gulls flying over, crows in the upper parking lot and oddly a small bushy tailed squirrel in the woodpile there.
Report Details
Heading north from the lighthouse and jetty on a rainy, chilly morning was lonely apart from several whimbrels mining the high line, a few gulls flying over, crows in the upper parking lot and oddly a small bushy tailed squirrel in the woodpile there. Kelp, wood pieces and shell fragments were in the high line, as well as sea-borne litter probably from boaters. Wave erosion in the dunes was evident on much of this mile segment, probably from the winter storms. Logs lay in the grassy areas.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Several Whimbrels foraged the high-tide line; a few gulls flew overhead.Oddly, a small bushy tailed squirrel was in the woodpile off the upper parking lot. Crows were there as well.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping. This probably dates from the winter storms.
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