Mile 221 Report
Schooner Pt, Moolack Beach S of Moolack Creek
January 17, 2014
One of those wonderful summery days in winter!
Report Details
One of those wonderful summery days in winter! Mostly sunny with an east wind about 62 degrees. 8 to 10 people out walking, 1 dog.Not many birds, 1 flock of gulls, 1 dead (unknown species).Erosion in this area continues to be fairly active. Several staircases are in poor shape. Several spots are using ladders.Picked up lots of trash. Most of it plastics.*apologies for the tardiness of this report.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: E. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 10.
Concerns
Litter
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Notable Wildlife
One flock of gulls.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), 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, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Erosion in this area continues to be fairly active. Several staircases are in poor shape.
Report Images
lauraj
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