Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
May 21, 2009
A few shells, animal casings, small rocks and Lasthenia maritima in driftline.
Report Details
A few shells, animal casings, small rocks and Lasthenia maritima in driftline. Beach flat with a slope of 3-5 degrees with one riptide embayment. Two Snowy Plovers on dry sand. Black-bellied Plovers and Dunlins on beach. Brant's Gees flying offshore and on beach south of New River. One dead Western Gull. Two Harbor Seals on north shore of New River. 1 dead Oregon Newt. Wind speed of 20.8 mph. Air and ocean tempertuare of 50 and 48 degrees F, respectively. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW.
Notable Wildlife
Two Snowy Plovers on dry sand. Whimbrels on beach. Brants Geese flying offshore and on shore south of New River. One dead Oregon Newt. Two Harbor Seals on north bank of New River.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Western Gull
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Lasthenia maritima in driftline.
Man-made Modifications
One riptide embayment.
Actions & Comments
Beach slope of 3-5 degrees.
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