Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
January 20, 2010
A large amount of European Beachgrass with some Gorse, shells, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline.
Report Details
A large amount of European Beachgrass with some Gorse, shells, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline. Drift logs on the beach. Seventeen Snowy Plovers resting on the beach. Two flocks of four and six Brown Pelicans flying south over the ocean. Seven Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. One Raven flying over the beach. High tides running up to the foredune. Beach slope of 5-8 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Air and ocean temperature of 54 and 49 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(0)on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
17 Snowy Plovers resting on the beach. Two flocks of four and six Brown Pelicans flying south over the ocean. Seven Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. One Raven flying over the beach.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. logs, European Beachgrass and some Gorse.
Natural Changes
High tides running up to the foredune.
Actions & Comments
Comments:Beach slope of 5-7 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Ocean temperature of 49 degrees.
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