Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
January 13, 2009
A few shells, broken sand dollars and razor clams, European Beachgrass stems, and small rocks in driftline.
Report Details
A few shells, broken sand dollars and razor clams, European Beachgrass stems, and small rocks in driftline. Logs and wood on high beach. Two bags of ocean-based debris removed from high beach. Large cement tank washed up on the beach and reported to OSPRD. Large flock of about 200 Least Sandpipers with a few Dunlin resting among wood and kelp piles on high beach. Caterpillar plowing Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Site for the next nesting season. Wind speed of 6.2-9.4 mph. Air and ocean temperatures of 59 and 49.7 degrees F, respectively. Low human impact (1) walking with 2 dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 59 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 1. State Parks and Recreation has a contractor plowing with a large caterpillar the Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Area today.
Notable Wildlife
Flock of about 200 Least Sandpipers and a few Dunlins resting among wood and kelp piles high up on the beach.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. European Beach grass, 2 bags of debris removed. Broken sand dollars and razor clams on the beach.
Actions & Comments
Large cement tank washed up on the beach. Have reported this to OSPRD.
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