Mile 100 Report
Johnson Creek, Bandon Beach
January 29, 2009
Very little activity on a warmish, sunny day--Only 3 humans and 2 dogs walking.
Report Details
Very little activity on a warmish, sunny day--Only 3 humans and 2 dogs walking. The driftline was composed of driftwood, kelp piles,and small stones. One dead immature gull. A new small creek was coming out of the hillside and meandering to the ocean. Johnson Creek had moved further south than in the summer. Two small flocks of shorebirds flew over as well as a few gulls. Overall, very little was happening.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3.
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Immature Western? Gull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
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