Mile 242 Report
June 27, 2008
Great sunny day.
Report Details
Great sunny day. Cool breeze (18-20 mph) from the north frosted my cheeks on my north-bound journey. A bit too cool (with the wind) to enjoy playing in the surf. Too much wind for kites, but that didn't stop the die-hards and novice flyers from trying. Many beach goers were content with sitting on their beach chairs protected by the beach driftwood. Extra activities included one small group at 15th Street that brought out two large trampolines and a sound sytem.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 205. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 65. Playing in surf: 22. Playing in sand: 16. Sitting: 51. Tidepooling: 23. Other Activities: Flying kits-22; sunbathing-6. Local birds didn't seem to notice people -- they just did what they always do.
Concerns
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Overall, perhaps because of the number of people and the strong winds, there didn't seem to be as many gulls as usual.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
more than usual dead or dying isopods and small sea snails approximately 1/4 mile south of D River-usual being none.
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Small rocks. Very little trash (probably blown away)-less than 10 fresh wood chips (very few, but noticeable)
Man-made Modifications
none observed
Natural Changes
no recent erosion
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Mile 242
The winter storms have caused erosion with the 242 mile. It was a beautiful, sunny day filled with people and dogs exploring this stretch of mile 242.
Teachers: Annette, Sally, Bobbie, Bill, Maureen
Mile 242
We found some type of plant tuber, four total, North of D Sands. Graffiti was noted on a boulder north of D Sands. Of the dead birds, 51 were south of D Sands, and 10 were north. Our team collected a 3-gallon bag of marine debris.
Maureen Foelkl
Mile 242
I did not get any pictures as my camera is not working correctly at the moment.
Bluewater
Mile 242
For it being a rainy first day of spring break the beaches were pretty busy.
Bluewater