Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
November 24, 2012
European beachgrass dominated the driftline.
Report Details
European beachgrass dominated the driftline. A few Bull Kelp, Sea Palm and oak acorns also were present. Broken Sand Dollars and shells also present in the driftline. Twenty-two Snowy Plover resting on the beach with six Least Sandpipers. Two large flocks of Sanderlings foraging on the wet sand. Huge washup of the Pelagic snail, Carinaria, as well as a small number of another pelagic snail, Cliopsis. Three salps, Thetys, Salpa and Dolioletta were in the driftline with the latter present in large numbers. Small sticks and a few rocks. One dead California Sea Lion. One dead Pacific Loon, one dead Northern Fulmar and two dead Western Grebe. One Dead Grebe consumed by a raptor. Beach slope of 5 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 55 and 54 degrees, respectively. Wind speed of 4.7 mph. Two people and one dog on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Notable Wildlife
22 Snowy Plover, 6 Least Sandpipers and large flocks of Sanderlings
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. 1 Pacific Loon, 2 Western Grebe (1 consumed by a raptor), 1 Northern Fulmar- Dark Phase
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. California Sea Lion
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Salps: Thetys vagina, Salpa maxima and Dolioletta gegenbauriPelagic snails: Carinaria cristata, Cliopsis krohni and Clio andreae
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces. Broken Sand Dollars, European beachgrass, a few oak acorns.
Actions & Comments
Beach slope of 5 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 55 and 54 degrees, respectively. Wind speed of 4.7 mph.
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