Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
February 8, 2008
It was a pleasant walk from China Creek to Two-Mile/New River, but amazing in that the ocean has eaten into the dunes to the extent it has.
Report Details
It was a pleasant walk from China Creek to Two-Mile/New River, but amazing in that the ocean has eaten into the dunes to the extent it has. The large sign signaling the end of vehicle access was about 6 feet tall this summer and now is at least twice that, so the beach is eroding significantly as well. Huge logs continue to accumulate in what was the foredune, and storm tides are about 20 feet into the plover restoration area. Kelp, small rocks, wood pieces, ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in driftline. One dead Western Grebe. Many Western Sandpipers foraging in the storm line and wet sand. Sanderlings and a few Snowy Plovers on wet sand. Gulls resting on beach. Crows flying by. Low human impact (1)-riding on government ATV.
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Other Activities: USDA "trapper" on atv. use allowed
Notable Wildlife
Lots of Western Sandpipers foraging in storm line and also in wet sand; also Sanderlings in wet sand and a few Snowy Plovers; gulls resting on sand; 2 seabirds heading out; a couple of crows in the air, one at the h.r.a.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Long-necked fishing bird, probably a grebe, newly dead.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping, Visible retreat of solid bluff.
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