Mile 123 - Bastendorff Beach east half, South Jetty Coos Bay - August 11, 2012

Report Details

The beach was almost completely free of litter. However, there are close to 50 old campfire areas up and down the southern part of mile 123, covered by blowing sand. There were four different tracks coming from different portions of the foredunes. Nearly 30 gulls flying north over the beach. Two Barn Swallows flying low over the beach. Scattered bunches of eel grass and 1 sea palm, a small bull kelp. Driftline covered with sand from recent severe winds. Water's edge contained innumerable broken shell bits and small rocks. The configuration of the beach has changed. It now has a bar about 50 feet off the northern section. Between the bar and the beach is a long pool. The slope of the beach in this area is steeper, approximately 15-20 degrees, whereas before it was about 5 degrees. These ongoing changes are fascinating.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 18. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 18. People walking only on the cold, foggy day.

Concerns

Apparent violations: vehicle tracks in 4 locations.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

Nearly 30 gulls flying north over the beach. 2 Barn Swallows flying low over the beach. Scattered bunches of eel grass and 1 sea palm, a small bull kelp.

Driftline Content

driftline covered with sand from recent severe winds.Water's edge contained innumerable broken shell bits and small rocks.