Mile 98 Report
Bandon State Park, China Creek
April 11, 2023
It was a beautiful, sunny day (the first in a while) but there was no one on this section of beach.
Report Details
It was a beautiful, sunny day (the first in a while) but there was no one on this section of beach. The beach had driftwood and rocks on the beachline from the tide and some seagulls and crows were observed hanging out. Some erosion had been noticed right past Crooked Creek with the large rock formation. Saw some small concentrations of Velella. The signs and ropes were put up for snowy plover nesting areas. Dogs are no longer permitted past the signs or near the roped areas.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Human Activities
No vehicles on this section of the beach.
Notable Wildlife
Several seagulls and several crows were observed on the shore.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Saw some small concentrations of Velella.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Wood pieces. There was a very small amount of human debris but hard to tell if it was plastic or Styrofoam.
New Development
No new development.
Man-made Modifications
The signs and ropes were put up for the bird nesting areas. Dogs are no longer permitted past the signs or near the roped areas.
Natural Changes
Crooked Creek has moved its location and is now undermining part of a large rock formation (picture attached).
Crooked Creek Erosion
Sea Foam
Bird Nesting Sign
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SchaeferM
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It was a gorgeous day and lower tide.
Michele Schaefer
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It was a beautiful, sunny day with no wind.
Michele Schaefer
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Nothing out of ordinary sighted.
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