Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
June 19, 2011
The driftline consisted of discrete clumps of kelp/algae, Eelgrass and Surfgrass as well as shells, crab molt, small rocks, Ctenophores, worm tubes, broken Sand Dollars and snail egg cases.
Report Details
The driftline consisted of discrete clumps of kelp/algae, Eelgrass and Surfgrass as well as shells, crab molt, small rocks, Ctenophores, worm tubes, broken Sand Dollars and snail egg cases. Pacific Tiger Beetle (Cicindela bellissima) on the dry sand. Nine Brown Pelican flying to the north over the ocean. Deer tracks on the beach. Large Styrofoam wharf piece on middle of mile. Ridge/runnel formation on beach. Beach was flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 54 and 56 degrees, respectively. Wind of 6.2 mph from the Northwest. One person walking on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Pacific Tiger Beetle (Cicindela bellissima) on the dry sand, Nine Brown Pelican flying to the north over the ocean. Deer tracks on the beach.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Ctenophores, worm tubes, broken Sand Dollars, snail egg cases
Natural Changes
Ridge/runnel forming on beach.
Actions & Comments
The kelp/algae found in the driftline were: Cystoseira, Macrocarpus, Sargassum, Fucus, Nereocystis, Postelsia, Egregia, Mazzaella, Ulva and Lessoniopsis. The flowering plants Zostra, Phyllospadix and Lasthenia maritima were also in the driftline. Large Styrofoam wharf piece in the middle of Mile 97.Beach was flat with a slope of 4 degrees.Air and ocean temperatures of 54 and 56 degrees, respectively.Wind of 6.2 mph from the Northwest.
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