Mile 103 Report
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.
Report Details
Two rock hunters, no wildlife, no litter were on this beach north of the Coquille River Lighthouse on an overcast chilly morning. Shell fragments, wood pieces, small rocks and kelp marked the high-tide line. Heavy wave erosion of vegetated foredune and logs up in the beach grasses were noticeable from the winter storms and King Tides. The usual rock beds were missing but probably will appear at some point.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 1.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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