Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
October 17, 2011
From the jetty to Table Rock on a chilly but lovely day, no one else was about to watch the hundreds of pelicans peeling off Table Rock to dive, skim the waves or just wing on over to the river.
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From the jetty to Table Rock on a chilly but lovely day, no one else was about to watch the hundreds of pelicans peeling off Table Rock to dive, skim the waves or just wing on over to the river. Magnificent. Lots of gulls in the air out at sea and on the sand. No room on the big rocks, I guess.No new dead creatures. Lots of small rocks, some sea palms, kelp, sea grass in the driftline.
Conditions
Temperature: 42 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.3 feet.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Hundreds of pelicans on Table Rock,the rock behind Elephant Rock, flying up the Coquille River and fishing offshore. Gulls flying or on the wet sand.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. beer bottles near driftwood fire site
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