Mile 100 Report
Johnson Creek, Bandon Beach
April 25, 2009
High clouds burned off during our walk on this mile.
Report Details
High clouds burned off during our walk on this mile. Wind from the northwest was moderate (10 mph or so). Beach was relatively clean of human debris; wrackline was shells and small rocks. We were surprised by 8 brown pelicans flying overhead since it seemed early for them to return. Whimbrels (4), and Semipalmated Plovers (dozen) mixed with probably Western Sandpipers (dozen) were also seen. All of the 15 people observed were walking with no problems noted. Dune erosion at the south end of the mile at Johnson Creek was more severe than photographed and documented in the Mile 99 report (north end of mile) from several months ago.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 13. No problems noted.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
About 8 brown pelicans flew over heading north. At the waterline, aside from dozens of gulls, were 4 whimbrels, and a dozen semipalmated plovers mixed in with a dozen smaller sandpipers (from the Sibley Field Guide, I'd guess Western Sandpiper).
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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