Mile 99 Report
Bandon State Park, Devils Kitchen, Haystack Rock
May 25, 2007
Crab and Mole crab casings in driftline.
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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