Mile 100 Report
Johnson Creek, Bandon Beach
June 30, 2010
Given that it was summer vacation, there was very little human activity on the beach--25 people,mostly walkers, and only 7 dogs.
Report Details
Given that it was summer vacation, there was very little human activity on the beach--25 people,mostly walkers, and only 7 dogs. There were also 4 horseback riders. This absence of activity was echoed in nature itself. The beach had been swept clean of most debris with only bits of seaweed, small stones and a few animal casings showing. Even bird life was relatively quiet with just a few (20?) Brown Pelicans flying off shore, 5-10 crows strutting the beach and about 40 gulls where the creek empties into the ocean. No sea lions or seals seen. The beach itself was flat and featureless. Perhaps the lack of beach activity can be explained by the cold wind that was blowing from the northwest, although the day was pretty warm, at least by northwest standards.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 17. Playing in surf: 6. Other Activities: 4 horseback riders.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
40 Gulls at creek mouth, Brown Pelicans flying offshore and a few crows. Bits of scattered seaweed.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks.
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