Mile 96 Report
Bandon State Park, west of Twomile Creek
September 10, 2010
A light wrack of seaweeds (Fucus, Nereocystis, Egregia and Postelsia), Eelgrass (Zostera), a few crab carapaces, a few shells, small rocks, wood pieces, and some ocean-based debris.
Report Details
A light wrack of seaweeds (Fucus, Nereocystis, Egregia and Postelsia), Eelgrass (Zostera), a few crab carapaces, a few shells, small rocks, wood pieces, and some ocean-based debris. Four bags of plastic bottles were removed from the beach. Animal diggings along the high wrack, perhaps a fox. Hooded Merganser swimming in and Western Sandpipers foraging along New River. Many Pacific Coast Tiger Beetles (Cicindela bellissima) and Oregon Tiger Beetles (Cicindela oregana oregana) were found on the north bank of the mouth of the New River. High ridge of sand with an 8 degree slope seaward and a runnel with water behind the ridge. Air and ocean temperatures of 57 and 53 degrees, respectively. Wind speed of 8.5 mph. No other people on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Animal diggings along the high wrack, perhaps a fox. Hooded Merganser swimming in and Western Sandpipers foraging along New River. Many Pacific Coast Tiger Beetles (Cicindela bellissima) and Oregon Tiger Beetles (Cicindela oregana oregana) were found on the north bank of the mouth of the New River.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks.
Natural Changes
High ridge of sand with an 8 degree slope seaward and a runnel behind.
Actions & Comments
A light wrack of seaweeds (Fucus, Nereocystis, Egregia and Postelsia), Eelgrass (Zostera), a few crab carapaces, a few shells, small rocks, wood pieces, and some ocean-based debris. Air and ocean temperatures of 57 and 53 degrees, respectively. Wind speed of 8.5 mph.
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