Mile 100 Report
Johnson Creek, Bandon Beach
July 17, 2008
On a gray morning of cold northwest wind, the beach attracted 24 walkers and 5 dogs.
Report Details
On a gray morning of cold northwest wind, the beach attracted 24 walkers and 5 dogs. Two Snowy Plovers, which I had not seen here before, were chased by a dog. An unattended fire had been left burning at the edge of the sand where the dune grass began. Nine dead gulls were discovered along with a dead young seal. The wrack line was composed of many little sticks, broken shells, barnacle cases, feathers and old kelp. Johnson Creek had changed course from the middle of Mile 100 to the south end. Very little human refuse on the beach or else it was covered over by blowing sand.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 24. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 24.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: Campfire was left burning.Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
2 Snowy Plovers--First time I've seen them in this area
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 9. Dead birds were all gulls
Stranded Marine Mammals
One dead seal pup
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal, Stream modification. Many small dunes created on the beach
JohnnyCN
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