Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
December 13, 2009
Light driftline consisting of a few shells, rocks Sea Nettle jellies (Chrysaora fuscescens) and broken sand dollars.
Report Details
Light driftline consisting of a few shells, rocks Sea Nettle jellies (Chrysaora fuscescens) and broken sand dollars. Two groups (4&5) of California Sea lions swimming south in the surf. One Harbor Seal in ocean off of mouth of New River and another swimming in the ocean. Two Snowy Plover. Two large flocks of Western Sandpipers flying north over beach. Fox scat at pile of feathers. Four dead Northern Fulmar. One large dead Humboldt Squid (Dosidiscus gigas). Active sand removal at mouth of New River creating a 3 foot drop-off and on the beach creating two drop-offs. Beach slope ranging from 4 to 8 degrees. Wind speed of 2.3 mph from SE. Air and ocean teperatures of 48 and 48.5 degrees, respectively. Low human impact (2)-walking with a dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Two groups (4&5) of California Sea lions swimming south in the surf. One Harbor Seal in ocean off of mouth of New River and another swimming in the ocean. Two Snowy Plover. Two large flocks of Western Sandpipers flying north over beach. Fox scat at pile of feathers.
Beached Birds
4 Northern Fulmar
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
One large Humboldt Squid (Dosidiscus gigas)
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. A few Sea Nettle jellies (Chrysaora fuscescens) and broken sand dollars.
Natural Changes
Active sand removal at mouth of New River creating a 3 foot drop-off and on the beach creating two drop-offs
Actions & Comments
Comments: Beach slope ranging from 4 to 8 degrees. Wind speed of 2.3 mph from SE. Air and ocean teperatures of 48 and 48.5 degrees, respectively.
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