Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
November 21, 2009
Sparse driftline consisting of feathers, a few shells, infrequent algae and kelp, a few rocks, several species of Hydrozoa , sand crab and barnacle castings, and sea- and eelgrass.
Report Details
Sparse driftline consisting of feathers, a few shells, infrequent algae and kelp, a few rocks, several species of Hydrozoa , sand crab and barnacle castings, and sea- and eelgrass. 8 Snowy Plover foraging on beach and flew south. 16 Snowy Plover in the Habitat Restoration Area. Western Gulls resting on beach, Sanderlings foraging on beach. 4 Harbor Seals in mouth of New River. One Harbor Seal swimming in ocean. Dead birds included 4 Northern Fulmar and 1 Common Murre. Beach slope of 10 degrees. The stranded pier has been moved inland by high seas. Wind of 10 mph from the south. One bag of plastic removed from beach. Air and ocean temperatures of 51 and 50 degrees, respectively. Low human impact (1)-walking.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
8 Snowy Plover foraging on beach and flew south. 16 Snowy Plover in the Habitat Restoration Area. Western Gulls resting on beach, Sanderlings foraging on beach. 4 Harbor Seals in mouth of New River. 1 Harbor Seal swimming in ocean.
Beached Birds
4 Northern Fulmar1 Common Murre
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. feathers, various species of Hydrozoa, a tar blob, 1 jelly
Natural Changes
sand buildup adjacent to foredune
Actions & Comments
Comments: infrequent algae/kelp included in the driftline were: Nereocystis and Egregia as well as Zostera (Eelgrass) and Phyllospadix (Seagrass).Beach slope of 10 degrees. The stranded pier has been moved inland by high seas.Northern section of the foredune has been filled in by about 6 feet of sand. New River is eroding the north bank, making a steep 6 foot drop to the river's edge.
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Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
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