Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
February 17, 2010
Few shells, small rocks, bits of European Dunegrass, sponges (Neoesperiopsis), Hydrozoa and kelp/algae (Cryptopleura and Callophyllis) in the driftline.
Report Details
Few shells, small rocks, bits of European Dunegrass, sponges (Neoesperiopsis), Hydrozoa and kelp/algae (Cryptopleura and Callophyllis) in the driftline. Little ocean-based debris. Two large clumps of eggs on the beach. Two flocks of foraging Sanderlings on the wet and dry sand. Four Snowy Plover foraging at surfline. Three Western Gulls resting on beach. Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 49 and 53 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(0).
Conditions
Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
Two flocks of foraging Sanderlings. Four Snowy Plover foraging at surfline.Three Western Gulls resting on beach.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Two clumps of eggs on the beach.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks. Sponges (Neoesperiopsis), Hydrozoa and clumps of European Dunegrass
Actions & Comments
Comments: Beach flat with a slope of 4 degrees. Ocean temperature of 53 degrees, respectively.A few Cryptopleura and Callophyllis red algae in the driftline.
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