Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
August 20, 2008
Light driftline of knotted and individual Nereocystis (Bull Kelp) and a few Postelsia (Sea Palm) and Cystoseira (Northern Bladder Chain).
Report Details
Light driftline of knotted and individual Nereocystis (Bull Kelp) and a few Postelsia (Sea Palm) and Cystoseira (Northern Bladder Chain). Beach sloping from 5 to 8 degrees. Five dead Common Murre. Live birds included one Common Murre, one Snowy Plover and Whimbrels, Western Gulls and Sanderlings on the beach. Little human debris on the beach. Air and ocean temperature of 64 degree F and 60.6 degree F, respectively. Wind speed of 8.6 mph. Low human impact (1)-walking with a dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
1 Common Murre, flock of Whimbrels, Western Gulls on beach. Sanderlings foraging in surf. 1 Snowy Plover on dry sand. Individual and piles of Bull Kelp knots (Nereocystis).
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 5 Common Murre
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass. See General Comment.
Natural Changes
Beach Slope of 5-8 degrees.
Actions & Comments
Nereocystis (Bull Kelp), Postelsis (Sea Palm) and Cystoseira (Northern Bladder Chain) in the driftline.
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