Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
May 21, 2009
A few shells, animal casings and small rocks in the driftline.
Report Details
A few shells, animal casings and small rocks in the driftline. Beach flat with a slope of 3-5 degrees with two riptide embayments. Sanderlings foraging on beach. Flocks of Canada Geese and Whimbrels flying north over beach. Ring-billed Gulls standing on beach. One dead Pigeon Guillemot. Air and ocean temperature of 50 and 48 degrees F, respectively. Wind speed of 20.8 mph. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Notable Wildlife
Sanderlings foraging on beach. Ring-billed Gulls standing on beach. A flock of Canada Geese, and a flock of Whimbrels flying over the beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Pigeon Guillemont
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks.
Natural Changes
Two riptide embayments on mile.
Actions & Comments
Beach slope of 3-5 degrees.
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