September 6, 2013

There's not much to report about this mile that differs from the northern part of 102, apart from lacking the heron and the addition of a dozen or so pelicans out fishing.

Report Details

There's not much to report about this mile that differs from the northern part of 102, apart from lacking the heron and the addition of a dozen or so pelicans out fishing. One person rock hunting with two unleashed dogs. Again, no erosion and, thankfully, no mosquitoes. Styrofoam bait tray and plastic bags constituted the litter. Otherwise, sea palms, bull kelp, bright green vegetation, small rocks and shell fragments in the driftline. A few big pieces of trees and two dead birds, possibly grebes.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 0.3 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 2. 2 dogs unleashed

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 1.

Notable Wildlife

At least 12 pelicans skimmed waves seeking breakfast; a few gulls. Sea palms, bull kelp, a bright green vegetation.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. possibly grebes

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam. a few logs

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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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