Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
March 12, 2008
Dune erosion continues from China Creek south to New River/Two Mile.
Report Details
Dune erosion continues from China Creek south to New River/Two Mile. The Snowy Plover nesting signage and fencing are in place at China Creek in the usual area and also at the Plover Habitat Restoration Area. The beach inbetween is still subject to high tides so there really isn't any foredune for nesting. Fencing is also in place in the dune immediately south of the HRA but didn't run the entire dune to the river floodplain. Kelp/shells, animal casings, small rocks, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline. A few gulls and Snowy Plovers on the wet sand. One seal pup resting on beach. Visible retreat of vegetated sand dune and evidence of wave overtopping. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Notable Wildlife
A few gulls and Snowy Plovers in the wet sand in this mile. One seal pup in mile 96 in the high tide line just north of new river floodplain, apparently resting but alert to human.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
High tides in excess of 7 feet in the last few days have continued the dune erosion between the Christian Camp and the Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Area (HRA), and also further south from the HRA toward the new river floodplain (mile 96).
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