Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
June 19, 2008
Rocks, a few shells of clam (Macoma sp.
Report Details
Rocks, a few shells of clam (Macoma sp.) and Pacific Razor Clam (Siliqua patula), broken Sand Dollars (Dendraster excentricus), molts of Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister) and numerous molts of the Pacific Mole (Sand) Crab (Emerita analoga) in the driftline. Many burrows of the California Beach Hopper (Megalorchestia californiana). Two Ring-billed Gulls and 2 Snowly Plovers on beach. Brown Pelicans flying offshore. Sand moving onshore forming ridges and runnels. Flat beach with a slope of two degrees. Wind of 4.5 mph, a temperture of 53 degrees F and ocean temperature of 49 degrees F. Low human impact (1)-walking with two small dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 1.
Notable Wildlife
2 Snowy Plovers, 2 Ring-billed gulls and Brown Pelicans
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Many burrows of California Beach Hopper (megalorchistis californica)
Driftline Content
Shells, Small rocks. Broken Sand Dollars (Dendraster ecentrius)
Actions & Comments
A few Macoma (Macoma secta) and Pacific Razor clam (Siliqua patula) and numberous molt of the Pacific Mole (Sand) Crab (Emerita analoga) in the driftline. Sand moving onshore forming ridges and runnels. Beach flat with a slope of 2 degrees.
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