Mile 99 Report
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
July 1, 2018
My first CoastWatch-based walk on mile 99, which is between 2 creeks, and includes numerous large rock formations on the beach and a public picnic area.
Report Details
My first CoastWatch-based walk on mile 99, which is between 2 creeks, and includes numerous large rock formations on the beach and a public picnic area. I collected 2 containers (approx. 2 gallon capacity each) of inorganic beach debris along the east/bluff side of the beach. The debris was primarily plastic pieces over 2 inches square, and glass and trash from beach campfires. There were no concerns identified with the wildlife or people enjoying the beach on a lovely day.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 60. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 15. Playing in sand: 12. Sitting: 31. Other Activities: 2 COASST volunteers were conducting the monthly dead bird count. A large family gathering was taking place on the beach adjacent to Devil's Kitchen picnic area.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 12.
Notable Wildlife
The usual birds were on Haystack Rock area, including Black Oystercatchers, Pigeon Guillomot, Cormorants, and Gulls. Counted 32 Gull chicks on Haystack Rock.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. The COASST volunteers were conducting the monthly dead bird count, so their report would be more accurate.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
New Development
One new home being built on bluff top at the end of Vesta Lance. Heavy equipment on site (Sunday so not in use).
tbowspencer
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