Mile 188 Report
Neptune SP, Strawberry Hill Picnic Area
December 6, 2007
South beach seemed to be untouched by recent big storm.
Report Details
South beach seemed to be untouched by recent big storm. Most of sand is still there.
Conditions
Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 5. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: seal watching 2. I walked the south beach, sand is still in.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
Few gulls, heard oyster catcher, usual number of seals
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. Roiled in drift line, probably storm related
Driftline Content
Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
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