Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
October 26, 2014
A young harbor seal occupies the high-tide line a few yards south of the 3 houses closest to the South Jetty.
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A young harbor seal occupies the high-tide line a few yards south of the 3 houses closest to the South Jetty. It is dead, eyes pecked out, and has a raw spot of several inches on the right rear flank. Reported to stranding network.On the bright side, scores of pelicans were wave-skimming at low tide of 2.81 feet as well as flying over the beach. High tides and storm surge brought in lots of litter, and sandy areas of the summer are disappearing fast.
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