Mile 97 Report
Bandon SP, between Twomile Cr and Bradley Lake
September 17, 2009
A few shells, Hydrozoa, crab carapaces, a large dried clump of Feather-duster worms, kelp/algae and Zostera (Sea Grass) in the driftline.
Report Details
A few shells, Hydrozoa, crab carapaces, a large dried clump of Feather-duster worms, kelp/algae and Zostera (Sea Grass) in the driftline. Flocks of Sanderlings and 12 Snowy Plovers on high beach. Five dead Common Murre and one dead California Sea Lion on the beach. Beach was flat with seaward slope of 3-6 degrees. Beach clear of man-made debris. Wind speed of 3.4 mph from Northwest. Air and ocean temperatures of 68 and 61.8 degrees,respectively. Low human impact (2)-ORPD personnel driving to Snowy Plover nesting site.
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Other Activities: OPRD driving south to Snowy Plover restoration site. OPRD personnel driving south to Snowy Plover site.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Flocks of Sanderlings and 12 snowy Plovers on beach. A very large colony of tube worms.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. Common Murre 5
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. California Sea Lion, partially decomposed, middle of mile.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells. Hydrozoa
Actions & Comments
Comments: Kelp/algae in driftline were Postelsia, Nereocystis, Fucus, Macrocystis, Porphyra, Egregia, Hymenena, Halosaccion as well as the flowering aquatic plant Zostera.Beach was flat with a seaward slope of 3-6 degrees.
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