Mile 29 - Rogue River North Jetty, Wedderburn, Knox Rock - September 15, 2007

Report Details

Nice warm day despite the fog. No sign of any birds except for one dead cormorant. One couple on the beach was there to collect agates... Otherwise a quiet day on mile 29.We did note undercutting of the dunes with roots showing along the first half mile, north of the jetty.

Conditions

Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: W. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 7. Clearly defined tire tracks indicated one ATV and one other pickup had been on the beach that morning

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Not a single live bird or animal seen

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. cormorant

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.

Actions & Comments

This was our first visit to mile 29 for Coast Watch. We also participated in the Great Oregon Beach Cleanup, both of us filling a large garbage bag. Most of the debris was refuse left on the beach, little washed in.Roots visible on the foredunes and driftwood over the top in many places. It's common in this area for folks to cut up driftwood, fresh sawn stumps found at all 3 access points.