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Most dramatic was the debris (logs, etc.) blocking the access road so there were no vehicles on the beach. Next was the obvious (by foam and flattened vegetation and erosion) overtopping of waves on the vegetated foredune, plus the dune remodeling. Photos here: http://mycoastwatch.blogspot.com/2015/12/dec-25-mile-262.html

Conditions

Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 9.3 feet.

Human Activities

surf was covering entire beach and access road was blocked with debris

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. Species/names: Cassin's Auklet 2

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.

Actions & Comments

Waves have relocated sand on dune, knocked over one sign and half buried another prohibiting vehicles.

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Mile 262

December 20, 2023

The ocean continues to eat away at cliff. At least today, vehicles were staying where they belong

Linda Fink

Mile 262

July 25, 2023

One pickup stuck in sand being towed out by commercial towing company when I arrived.

Linda Fink

Mile 262

May 3, 2023

Nice day with few people and vehicles.

Linda Fink

Mile 262

February 15, 2023

A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout.

Linda Fink

Mile 262

October 3, 2022

Mostly I took photos for the CoastWatch Fall Challenge project on iNaturalist

Linda Fink

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

August 27, 2022

About 30 people and six dogs.

BlueSand831

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

August 13, 2022

Lots of people.

BlueSand831

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

July 31, 2022

Actually a really quiet calm warm day.

BlueSand831