Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
July 13, 2009
Shells, crab casings, kelp/algae, Sea Grass, broken Sand Dollars, a few Sea Jellies, many worm casings and small rocks in driftline.
Report Details
Shells, crab casings, kelp/algae, Sea Grass, broken Sand Dollars, a few Sea Jellies, many worm casings and small rocks in driftline. Western and Semipalmated Sandpipers foraging on beach. Two Snowy Plover on the dry sand. Caspian Terns flying over surf and Brown Pelicans on ocean. Ridge and runnel formation occurring. Beach slope of 4-13 degrees. Wind speed of 6.3 mph from NW. Air and ocean temperature of 58 and 53 degrees F., respectively. Low human impact (1)-Snowy Plover predator control on ATV.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Other Activities: Snowy Plover Predator Control on ATV.. Snowy Plover Predator Control on ATV.
Vehicles
ATVs/OHVs on beach, prohibited: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Western and Semipalmated Sandpipers foraging in surf. Caspian Terns flying over surf and Brown Pelicans on ocean. Two Snowy Plovers sighted on dry sand.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Broken Sand Dollars, a few sea jellies and many worm tubes.
Natural Changes
Ridge and runnel formation.
Actions & Comments
Kelp and algae in the drifline were Fucus (Rockweed), Nereocystis (Bull Kelp), Alaria (Ribbon Kelp), Egregia (Feather Boa Kelp), Mazzaella (Iridescent Seaweed), Cystoseira (Northern Bladder Chain), Hymenena (Black-lined Red Seaweed), and Postelsia palmaeformis (Sea Palm). Much tangled Sea Grass, Zostera. Beach slope of 4 to 13 degrees.
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