Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
January 20, 2010
Large amount of European Beachgrass with some Gorse, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline.
Report Details
Large amount of European Beachgrass with some Gorse, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline. Many drift logs on the beach. Thirteen Snowy Plover resting or foraging on the beach. Flocks Pelicans flying south over the ocean. A flock of Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. Bald Eagle standing on a snag along the side of New River. Four Harbor Seals swimming in mouth of New River. About 104 cm of sand removed from around base of sign. A large embayment at mouth of New River. Beach slope of 5-7 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Air and ocean temperature of 54 and 49 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(0)on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
Thirteen Snowy Plover resting and foraging on beach. A flock of Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. Bald Eagle standing on a snag along the side of New River. Four Harbor Seals swimming in mouth of New River. Several flocks of Brown Pelicans flying south over the ocean.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. Drift logs, European Beachgrass
Natural Changes
104 cm of sand removed around base of sign. A large embayment at mouth of New River
Actions & Comments
Coments: Beach slope of 5-7 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Air and ocean temperature of 54 and 49 degrees, respectively.
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