Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
December 12, 2009
A gloomy day with virtually no human activity on the beach except for a couple of young men practicing their golf swings with a practice ball at Schooner Point.
Report Details
A gloomy day with virtually no human activity on the beach except for a couple of young men practicing their golf swings with a practice ball at Schooner Point. Looks to us as though very little sand has moved out so far this year. There was a great deal more large driftwood than we've seen on the Mile in the past 3.5 years. Photo of one interesting piece attached.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Other Activities: Practicing golf swings.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
Several hundred gulls were loafing on the beach, but moved along when we got close to them.
Driftline Content
Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Lots of gull feathers in drift line
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Report Images
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