Mile 300 Report
March 4, 2008
Very little human activity on this day.
Report Details
Very little human activity on this day. Huge amounts of driftwood. Creek runoff moved by storms.A very quiet day. It felt like nobody else was here. Eventually I saw in the distance what appeared to be a parent and a child. A very peaceful mood. At the end of the walk I came upon 2 golfers hitting balls on the beach -- a rude reminder that not everyone thinks the beach is a place of beauty and solitude.
Conditions
Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: 2 golfing (Really). Very little human activity on this day. Huge amounts of driftwood. Creek runoff moved by storms.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 30. Crows or Ravens: 2, Gulls: 30
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
Dune modification/removal. Dunes were recently torn up in winter storms
Actions & Comments
A very quiet day. It felt like nobody else was here. Eventually I saw in the distance what appeared to be a parent and a child. A very peaceful mood. At the end of the walk I came upon 2 golfers hitting balls on the beach -- a rude reminder that not everyone thinks the beach is a place of beauty and solitude.
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