Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
October 22, 2008
A few old decaying Bull Kelp (Nereocystis)knots, clumps of Eelgrass (Zostera), a small number of Sea Palm (Postelsia)and Hymenena, a few shells, a few broken Sand Dollars, small rocks, feathers, and the jelly, Polyorchis in the driftline.
Report Details
A few old decaying Bull Kelp (Nereocystis)knots, clumps of Eelgrass (Zostera), a small number of Sea Palm (Postelsia)and Hymenena, a few shells, a few broken Sand Dollars, small rocks, feathers, and the jelly, Polyorchis in the driftline. 20 Snowy Plover on dry sand. A flock of Sanderlings with a Dunlin. One dead decaying male California Sea Lion that was reported to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Beach flat and wind-blown with a slope of 5 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 58 and 50.4 degrees F, respectively. Wind speed of 11.1 mph from NW. Low human impact (2) - walking with dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Polyorchis jellies in driftline. Two groups (8&12)of Snowy Plovers. Flock of Sanderlings with a Dunlin.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. 1 decopsed carcass of a male California Sea Lion
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks. feathers, broken Sand Dollars
Actions & Comments
A few old decaying Bull Kelp (Nereocystis)knots. Clumps of Eelgrass (Zostera), and a few Sea Palm (Postelsia)and Hymenena in the driftline. Beach flat and wind-blown with a slope of 5 degrees. Air and ocean temperatures of 58 and 50.4 degrees F, respectively. Wind speed of 11.1 mph from NW. The California Sea Lion was reported to Jim Rice, Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
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