Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
June 22, 2013
More than 100 people enjoying a variety of activities on the beach today.
Report Details
More than 100 people enjoying a variety of activities on the beach today. There were 9-10 dogs, mostly leashed, none causing problems. The group camp area looked packed.Most noticeable in driftline was the large number of crabs - large, small, whole, in pieces. Didn't see much human debris.Further erosion of bluffs - saw a new tree down and one just hanging on as well as evidence of small landslides (all south of day use area)There were signs indicating seals have been seen on the beach - also pups - advising people to leave them alone. We didn't see any.
Conditions
Temperature: 63 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 100. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 30. Playing in surf: 10. Playing in sand: 20. Sitting: 30. Surfing: 1. Kayaking: 1. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: 8 playing volleyball. Everyone having a good time. No one engaging in inappropriate activities.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 30.
Notable Wildlife
1 seagull in air4 cormorants in air
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.
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