December 25, 2013

Northbound on a chilly but clear Christmas morning was glorious: a line of pink extended the length of the horizon above the sea before sunrise and was reflected on the wet sand.

Report Details

Northbound on a chilly but clear Christmas morning was glorious: a line of pink extended the length of the horizon above the sea before sunrise and was reflected on the wet sand. A flock of Sanderlings were wave dancing in their quest for breakfast. Several large pieces of plastic sheeting and yellow styrofoam filled a grocery bag. Other tideline content consisted of shell fragments, molt and small stones. No one else was on the beach, but I passed a truck parked along the access road upon leaving.

Conditions

Temperature: 36 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

A few gulls on the beach; a flock of Sanderlings danced with the tide while seeking breakfast.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam.

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Mile 103

Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse

September 24, 2022

Rock beds are the main attraction here, as 4 seekers with a dog at 6:30 a.

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Mile 103

Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse

March 18, 2022

Two rock hunters, no wildlife, no litter were on this beach north of the Coquille River Lighthouse on an overcast chilly morning.

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Mile 103

Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse

September 25, 2021

Rock hunters delight in this otherwise boring stretch of beach; 3 were mining away in a big bed of small stones despite heavy fog and their 4 at-large dogs.

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