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Lots of blowing sand in the high winds. The most notable change is the growing height of the dunes. I've had to add an extension to the mile markers as the dune height continues to grow.

Conditions

Temperature: 40 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 5. Playing in sand: 3.

Concerns

Driftwood removal, Litter

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Beached Birds

5 Northern Fulmars

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Actions & Comments

picked up garbage

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April 26, 2020

Beautiful calm sunny day on the beach.

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July 30, 2015

A beautiful, warm, sunny morning.

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June 30, 2014

A beautiful sunny day with a bit of wind.

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September 13, 2012

Hundreds of birds were swarming along the surf line, from pelicans to small shorebirds.

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February 3, 2012

Another beautiful, sunny, calm day at the beach.

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December 29, 2010

Lots of blowing sand in the high winds.

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October 13, 2010

warm sunny day at beach.

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May 2, 2010

Nice day, a bit windy.

tsunami