Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
September 10, 2010
A light wrack of seaweeds (Fucus, Macrocarpus, Egregia and Postelsia), Eelgrass (Zostera) and Surfgrass (Phyllospadix), two Aurelia Jellies, wood pieces, a large wooden box and a small amount of ocean-based debris.
Report Details
A light wrack of seaweeds (Fucus, Macrocarpus, Egregia and Postelsia), Eelgrass (Zostera) and Surfgrass (Phyllospadix), two Aurelia Jellies, wood pieces, a large wooden box and a small amount of ocean-based debris. Ctenophores stranded on the wet sand. Pacific Coast Tiger Beetles (Cicindela bellissima) and a few Oregon Tiger Beetles ( Cicindela oregana oregana) were found along the wrack line. Four flocks of Sanderlings foraging on the wet sand. 16 Snowy Plover on dry sand. Turkey Vultures flying over beach. High ridge of sand with an 8 degree slope seaward and two separate large runnels behind. Air and ocean temperatures of 57 and 53 degrees, respectively. Wind speed of 8.5 mph. One person walking his dog on the beach.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Four flocks of Sanderlings foraging on the wet sand. 16 Snowy Plover on dry sand. Turkey Vultures flying over beach. Pacific Coast Tiger Beetles (Cicindela bellissima) and a few Oregon Tiger Beetles ( Cicindela oregana oregana) were found along the wrack line.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Ctenophores stranded on the wet sand.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. 2 Aurelia Jellies, 1 large wooden box.
Natural Changes
High ridge of sand with an 8 degree slope seaward and two separate runnels behind.
Actions & Comments
A light wrack of the seaweeds, Fucus, Macrocarpus, Egregia and Postelsia with Eelgrass, Zostera and Surfgrass, Phyllospadix. Wind speed of 8.5 mph. Air and ocean temperatures of 57 and 53 degrees, respectively.
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