Mile 95 Report
South end of Bandon State Park
September 15, 2009
Animal casings, kelp/algae and ocean-based debris in the driftline.
Report Details
Animal casings, kelp/algae and ocean-based debris in the driftline. About 30 Snowy Plover feeding with Sanderlings near surfline. Low human impact (1)-BLM ATV carrying Snowy Plover exclosures to the north.
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Human Activities
BLM ATV carrying Plover nest cages north.
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
There were about 30 Snowy Plovers feeding with Sanderlings near the surfline.
Stranded Marine Mammals
The Sea Lion was gone.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
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South end of Bandon State Park
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Mile 95
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Two guys with two fishing rods on ATV.
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