Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
April 19, 2013
This rainy but mild and windless morning saw only me and a runner on the southern part of my mile.
Report Details
This rainy but mild and windless morning saw only me and a runner on the southern part of my mile. Gulls, crows and 2 Canada geese were on the beach while cormorants fished offshore. A yellowish scum was on much of the drift line, as well as shell fragments, small stones, and plastic bags, wrap and bottles. The water level even at high tide is further out, leaving plenty of room to walk safely. Rock piles continue to accumulate at the midpoint of this segment.
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Rain. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 5.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 11.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls, crows, Canada geese on beach, cormorants fishing offshore.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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