Mile 291 Report
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
January 24, 2023
Widened to beach access could increase king tide current flow toward homes.
Report Details
Widened to beach access could increase king tide current flow toward homes. Fresh water creek changes every season depending on sand deposits.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 6. Photography: 1. Walkway is now widened for vehicles, could be rescue access.
Concerns
Litter
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. Unsure, uaklet?3, 1grebe, 1 cormorant
Driftline Content
Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam.
Man-made Modifications
Widened Beach access at TwinRocks
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Evidence of wave overtopping. Creek normally went north then west, now almost straight west.
Actions & Comments
Trash removed. Photos of dead birds, (see Facebook post) A bunch of 1/4 to 1/2 inch globes sitting on top of wet, outgoing tide sand, assume some sort of fish sack?
Report Images
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