Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
November 7, 2009
Even a walk at low tide was fraught with exciting moments in this period of stormy surf, but it was a fine day nonetheless.
Report Details
Even a walk at low tide was fraught with exciting moments in this period of stormy surf, but it was a fine day nonetheless. Two dead seabirds and one harbor seal were the only downers. Lots of foam and evidence of wave overtopping along nearly the whole stretch of my mile. Much driftwood, even up in the dunes, and some bull kelp were seen.Wildlife notable today were an immature sea lion resting high up the beach near the dead seal; nine Snowy Plovers foraging in the high line; a few gulls and numerous Sanderlings mining the wet sand. Low human impact (4)-3 walking and 1 metal detecting.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: metal detecting.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
9 Snowy Plovers in high line, gulls and Sanderlings in wet sand. ailing cormorant in surf. immature sea lion resting on high-tide line beach.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 1 Common Murre and the remains of a seabird.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. dead Harbor Seal about a quarter mile south of the christian camp trail.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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