Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
March 21, 2009
Light driftline with few invertebrates (Ctenophores, Hydrozoa, Mole Crabs, tunicate and molted appendages of barnacles), a few kelp (Cystoseira and Nereocystis), shells, small rocks, wood pieces and pieces of sea jellies.
Report Details
Light driftline with few invertebrates (Ctenophores, Hydrozoa, Mole Crabs, tunicate and molted appendages of barnacles), a few kelp (Cystoseira and Nereocystis), shells, small rocks, wood pieces and pieces of sea jellies. Many stems and limbs were found that had the stems cut out and bark removed by beaver. One dead Western Grebe. Flocks of foraging Sanderlings. Beach with a gentle slope of 5 degrees. Wind from SW at 10.3 mph. Air and ocean tempertaure of 50 and 50.2 degrees F, respectively. Low human impact (1)-walking with one dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Flocks of Sanderlings foraging on beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Western Grebe
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Broken Sand Dollars, pieces of jelly, and molt of Barnacle appendages
Actions & Comments
Light driftline with few invertebrates (Ctenophores, Hydrozoa, Mole Crabe (Emerita analoga), Tunicates (Distaplia), molted appendages of Barnacles) and a few kelp (Cystosiera and Nereocystis). Beach with a gentle slope of 5 degrees. Many stems and limbs were found that had been cut and bark removed by beaver.
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