Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
October 22, 2009
High tide extended to foredune with water accumulated in runnel.
Report Details
High tide extended to foredune with water accumulated in runnel. Outflow channels cut across the sand ridge. Sand removed from around cement boat dock. A few shells, crab carapices,rocks and kelp as well as one skate egg case with more numerous Polyorchis jellies and jelly pieces and wood in the driftline. Green diatom scum also in driftline A flock of Double-crested Cormorants flew north over beach. Large flocks of Western Gulls resting on beach. Dunlin and Sanderlings resting and foraraging on wet sand. Dead birds were 4 Common Murre and 2 juvenile Western Gulls. Two clumps of rope and one wad of fish net on beach. Plastic bottles, Clorox container and plastic basket on beach. Beach slope of 5 degrees. Air temperature of 55 degrees. Wind speed of 5.1 mph. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Notable Wildlife
Large flocks of Western Gulls resting on beach. Dunlin and Sanderlings resting and foraging on beach. Double-crested Cormorants flying north over surf.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 6. Common Murre 4Western Gull juvenile 2
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Polyorchis jelliesskate egg case
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. jelly pieces
Actions & Comments
Comments: High tide extended to foredune. Water accumulated behind ridge in runnel with outflow channels cut across ridge. Two clumps of rope and one small wad of fish net on beach. Beach slope of 5 degrees. Sand removed from around cement dock. Kelp/algae were Nereocystis, Egregia, Macrocystis and Postelsia.
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