Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
November 21, 2007
The body count on this stretch is higher than it has been in awhile (5 sea birds-1 gull, 1 Cormorant, 1 Common Murre and 2 unidentified birds, 1 Harbor Porpoise) during my almost daily walks.
Report Details
The body count on this stretch is higher than it has been in awhile (5 sea birds-1 gull, 1 Cormorant, 1 Common Murre and 2 unidentified birds, 1 Harbor Porpoise) during my almost daily walks. Though the wind still is from the north, the beach is beginning to show its winter flatness. The wrackline is quite heavy on the wood and straw content. Large numbers of Sanderlings foraging in the driftline. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 7.6 feet.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Large number of Sanderling-type shorebirds foraging in the high-tide driftline; heavy straw/wood pieces in high line; logs starting to float in.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. 1 gull, 1 cormorant, 2 roughly gull size but unable to i.d. because not much was left, 1 common murre.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
An immature Harbor porpoise (it has teeth) about 2 feet long. No sign of injury.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
Storm tides are reaching the dune base in a few areas, and the beach is leveling off now.
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