Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
June 19, 2022
A calm, overcast morning of 55 drew 8 folks and 4 dogs to the beach at 7 a.
Report Details
A calm, overcast morning of 55 drew 8 folks and 4 dogs to the beach at 7 a.m. 6 were rock hunting and 2 walking. Dozens of gulls and several crows were out as well. Small rocks, shells, kelp, wood pieces and driftwood, builder styrofoam, and rubber fish lures composed the wrack line. Erosion of the vegetative foredune continues with recent high tides.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 6.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 7.
Notable Wildlife
dozens of gulls, several crows, sand hoppers
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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