Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
October 22, 2009
High tide extended to foredune with water accumulated in runnel.
Report Details
High tide extended to foredune with water accumulated in runnel. Outflow channels cut across the sand ridge. A few shells, crab carapices, Hydrozoa and kelp as well as one skate egg case with more numerous Polyorchis jellies and jelly pieces and wood in the driftline. Green diatom scum also in driftline A flock of Greater White-fronted Goose flew north over beach. Six Snowy Plover resting in driftline. One dark phase Northern Fulmar resting on beach. Dead birds were 1 Eared Grebe, 1 Brandt's Cormorant, 5 Common Murre and 1 Black Scoter. One freshly dead Harbor Seal and one decomposed California Sea Lion were on the beach. Beach slope of 5 degrees. Air temperature of 55 degrees. Wind speed of 5.1 mph. Little man-made debris on beach. Low human impact (0).
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Notable Wildlife
6 Snowy Plover resting in driftline, 1 dark phase Northern Fulmar resting on beach, Western Gulls, flocks of Sanderlings foraging on wet sand, a flock of Greater White-fronted Goose flew north over surf.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 8. Eared Grebe 1Brandt's Cormorant 1Common Murre 5Black Scoter 1
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 2. Harbor Seal, fresh deadCalifornia Sea Lion, skin and bones
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Polyorchis jelliesskate egg case
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces. Aurelia jelly and jelly pieces, 1 tire, Hydrozoa, green diatom scum.
Actions & Comments
Comments: Kelp/algae in driftline were Nereocystis, Egregia, and Postelsia. High tide extended to foredune. Water accumulated in runnel with outflow channels cutting across the ridge. Beach slope of 5 degrees. Dead marine mammals were reported to Jim Rice, Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
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