Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
September 23, 2021
The sand dune that protects the campground is just falling away and revealing an odd collection of large white plastic bags and black landscape cloth that is shredding and flopping around in the wind.
Report Details
The sand dune that protects the campground is just falling away and revealing an odd collection of large white plastic bags and black landscape cloth that is shredding and flopping around in the wind. Seriously ugly.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 2.3 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 31. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 25. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 4. very deserted actually compared with this summer
Notable Wildlife
no wildlife
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
lots of jelly parts
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass.
New Development
Drainage pipes. erosion of the bluff all along the mile
Man-made Modifications
old riprap rotting in the sun
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Report Images
Allison
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After days of rain the sun finally made an appearance, making for a pleasant afternoon on the beach.
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It was a beautiful, sunny day although somewhat brisk. Some photos of recent erosion are attached.
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The recent storms and high tides have deposited a lot of debris on the beach - especially small plastic fragments.
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It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted.
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