Mile 99 Report
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
May 26, 2019
This survey was conducted on Sunday of a holiday weekend, which is likely why more people were on mile 99.
Report Details
This survey was conducted on Sunday of a holiday weekend, which is likely why more people were on mile 99. The expected shorebirds and seabirds were seen on the offshore rocks, including a large population of pigeon guillemot around Haystack Rock. No erosive changes were noted along the bluff since last survey, and several sand dunes were developing along the middle section of the mile. There was less inorganic debris than on previous surveys.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 73. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 61. Surfing: 1. Other Activities: 2 bike riding; 9 horseback riding.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 14.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
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