Mile 99 - Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock - May 25, 2007

Report Details

Crab and Mole crab casings in driftline. Large chunk of styrofoam in surf line and a large fish net next to creek. Watched an Oystercatcher nest on the rock south of Haystack Rock. Large water heater on high beach. Five pigeons and a lot of swallows collecting mud. About 5 dead gulls on beach. Low human impact (5)-3 walking, 2 collecting data on Black Oystercatchers.

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 6. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: two were taking notes on the Black Oyster catchers..

Concerns

Litter

Notable Wildlife

Five pigeons and a lot of swallows collecting mud.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 5. About five dead gulls at different stages of decomposing. One was an adult dead in the nest up on the rocks.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Two dead crabs and several molts. Also dead sand dabs/crabs?

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Styrofoam. A large chunk of styrofoam abot 5'X4'X2'. One water heater. A large fishing net by creek. Make shift foot bridge over creek.

Actions & Comments

Trash was minimal.

Eric & Sue

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