Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
January 30, 2010
Most notable today were the lines of beachgrass in the tidelines and the profusion of logs on this stretch of beach that usually doesn't have much.
Report Details
Most notable today were the lines of beachgrass in the tidelines and the profusion of logs on this stretch of beach that usually doesn't have much. Logs were even thrown up into the grassy dunes. Some shells,wood pieces, ocean-based debris and Styrofoam in the driftline. Wave overtopping was evident practically the whole mile, and it extended many yards into the Snowy Plover habitat restoration area. There were a dozen Snowy Plover feeding in the wet sand just south of Christian Camp trail. Also foraging were Sanderlings and possibly sandpipers. A few crows and Canada Geese were flying overhead. The only dead creature spotted was a fish of some sort, which had been eaten partially. It was about 18 inches long. No people or dogs were seen on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.0 feet.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
a dozen Snowy Plovers, flocks of Sanderlings, a few crows, Canada Geese overhead, scattered gulls.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
1 munched-upon fish, unknown variety
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. beachgrass, logs, large branches
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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