Mile 180 Report
August 13, 2013
Tens of thousands of apparently molted crabshells, all sizes.
Report Details
Tens of thousands of apparently molted crabshells, all sizes. Dead adult skate. Adult Bald Eagle. No ocean-based debris (a first).
Human Activities
Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 7.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Bald Eagle on bluff
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Tens of thousands of apparently molted crabshells, all sizes. One adult skate.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Actions & Comments
Cleanest beach ever; first with no ocean-based debris.
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