Report Details

Light driftline with few invertebrates (Ctenophores, Hydrozoa, Mole Crabs, tunicate and molted appendages of barnacles), a few kelp (Cystoseira and Nereocystis), shells, small rocks, wood pieces and pieces of sea jellies. Many stems and limbs were found that had the stems cut out and bark removed by beaver. One dead Western Grebe. Flocks of foraging Sanderlings. Beach with a gentle slope of 5 degrees. Wind from SW at 10.3 mph. Air and ocean tempertaure of 50 and 50.2 degrees F, respectively. Low human impact (1)-walking with one dog.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Flocks of Sanderlings foraging on beach.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Western Grebe

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. Broken Sand Dollars, pieces of jelly, and molt of Barnacle appendages

Actions & Comments

Light driftline with few invertebrates (Ctenophores, Hydrozoa, Mole Crabe (Emerita analoga), Tunicates (Distaplia), molted appendages of Barnacles) and a few kelp (Cystosiera and Nereocystis). Beach with a gentle slope of 5 degrees. Many stems and limbs were found that had been cut and bark removed by beaver.

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

November 24, 2012

European beachgrass dominated the driftline.

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

September 18, 2012

Shells, rocks, crab carapaces, a few kelp/algae, wood, green phytoplankton scum, broken sand dollars in driftline.

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

June 17, 2012

Light driftline of many Ctenophores, small rocks, a few shells and crab carapaces, one Sea Star and pieces of the flowering plant, Lasthenia maritima.

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

December 30, 2011

Light driftline with fresh water aquatic plants- Myriophyllum (Water Milfoil), terrestrial plant debris-stems, leaves and needles and saltwater plants, Phyllospadix (Surfgrass)and Eelgrass, Zostera.

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Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake

September 19, 2011

The beach consisted of a high ridge of accumulated sand with a six degree slope and lagoons in the runnel.

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