Mile 95 Report
South end of Bandon State Park
November 2, 2007
I accessed the beach from the north end of Roaring Surf Lane trail.
Report Details
I accessed the beach from the north end of Roaring Surf Lane trail. New River was about 8 inches deep, walked south along New River to the end of Bandon State Park and crossed the dunes to the ocean. I then walked north to the New River and Two Mile Creek convergence and exit to the ocean. Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks, and ocean-based debris in driftline. Northern Elephant Seal at high tide line on beach. It weighed about 80 lb and showed labored breathing. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Concerns
Apparent violations: None.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
One Northern Elephant Seal lying in the high tide area on it's side.It's color was light tan and weighed about 80 pounds.It had labored breathing, but offered enough resistance to keep the Gulls away
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. See notable wildlife above.Reported to the Bilderbacks and sent pictures for identification.Diane identified as a Northern Elephant Seal
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
No problem, this is normal.
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