Mile 102 Report
Coquille River, South Jetty, Lighthouse
May 5, 2013
Walking north from the Coquille River at 6 a.
Report Details
Walking north from the Coquille River at 6 a.m. was pure pleasure on a sunny, light-wind, 65-degree day AND no one else was there until the end. Lots of sanderlings flew hither and yon seeking breakfast, as did gulls and crows on the beach. Several raptors flew over the foredune and inland from there. And several cormorants were out over the river on their way back to sea. Sand mounds covered whatever litter there was, apart from one beer can. We've had a few days of fierce north winds and the resulting sand accumulations are changing the beach terrain. Small stones and shell fragments were scattered along the drift line, along with a few pieces of seaweed.
Conditions
Temperature: 65 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Photography: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Lots of sanderlings, some gulls and crows all on beach. Several raptors flying over. Scattered seaweed.
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks.
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