Mile 99 Report
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
July 18, 2023
There is little change on mile 99 since the last survey.
Report Details
There is little change on mile 99 since the last survey. The most notable are the changes in the flow direction of the creeks bordering the mile. Both Johnson Creek on the north and Crooked Creek on the south are emptying into the ocean significantly further south than during the winter. The water depth of both is less than 3 inches. The usual summer sand dunes are present along the mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 56 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 5.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Flock of 20 Whimbrel foraging in Crooked Creek
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
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Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
There were several groups of people enjoying the beauty of mile 99 on a Sunday.
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Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
A rainy day at low tide.
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Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
Post summer survey of Mile 99 showed movement of Johnson creek approx 1/4 mile north from last survey.
tbowspencer
Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
There is little change on mile 99 since the last survey.
tbowspencer
Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
A quiet morning after the summer season.
tbowspencer
Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
Mile 99 is now mostly flat, without the sand dunes seen on the last survey.
tbowspencer
Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
Although there has been over 9 inches of rain since October 1, both creeks (Johnson and Crooked) on mile 99 are at lower than expected levels of max depth of approx 5 inches at usual crossing spots.
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Mile 99
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
Late August along Mile 99 shows noticably lower sand dunes than in previous years.
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