Mile 262 Report
April 5, 2021
very low tide so much broader beach than usual.
Report Details
very low tide so much broader beach than usual.
Conditions
Temperature: 48 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: -1.2 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 19. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 2. Playing in sand: 12. Sitting: 5.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
pair of Black Oystercatchers on offshore rock where they often forage at low tide. They have nested on Chief Kiawanda Rock in the past and hopefully will again this year.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Actions & Comments
no noticeable changes since my last visit on 3/17
Report Images
All Mile 262 Reports
Mile 262
The ocean continues to eat away at cliff. At least today, vehicles were staying where they belong
Linda Fink
Mile 262
One pickup stuck in sand being towed out by commercial towing company when I arrived.
Linda Fink
Mile 262
A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout.
Linda Fink
Mile 262
Mostly I took photos for the CoastWatch Fall Challenge project on iNaturalist
Linda Fink