Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
March 19, 2013
Sparse driftline of small rocks, a few shells and broken Sand Dollars, one clump of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis) and a few strands of Macrocystis.
Report Details
Sparse driftline of small rocks, a few shells and broken Sand Dollars, one clump of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis) and a few strands of Macrocystis. A small number of plastic bottles on the beach. A few Sanderlings foraging on the wet sand. Wind-blown beach very flat with a slope of 2 degrees.Average wind speed of 23.9 mph. Air and ocean teperatures of 53 and 54 degrees, respectively.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
A few Sanderlings foraging on the wet sand.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. a few broken Sand Dollars.
Actions & Comments
Beach very flat with a slope of 2 degrees.Average wind speed of 23.9 mph.Air and ocean teperatures of 53 and 54 degrees, respectively.
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