Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
March 26, 2008
Light driftline of rocks, a few broken sand dollars, Ctenophores and the kelp, Porphyra.
Report Details
Light driftline of rocks, a few broken sand dollars, Ctenophores and the kelp, Porphyra. A few Sanderlings foraging at surfline. One dead muskrat and one dead Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel. Little plastic debris on beach . Beach flat with slope of 5 degrees. Wind-blown sand accumulating against eroded sand bluff. Air temperature of 48 degrees F and ocean temperature of 50.7 degrees F. Wind from SW at 11.6 mph. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.
Notable Wildlife
A small number of Sanderlings feeding in the surfline. One dead muskrat.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Fork-tailed Storm Petrel
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Small rocks. Broken sand dollars.
Actions & Comments
Light driftline of rocks, a few broken sand dollars, and the kelp, Porphyra. A few Ctenophores in driftline. A few Sanderlings foraging at surfline. One dead Muskrat and one dead Fork-tailed Storm Petrel. Very little plastic debris on beach. Beach flat with a slope of 5 degrees. Wind-blown sand accumulating against eroded sand bluffs.
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