Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
November 24, 2008
Many seagulls, and a bald eagle.
Report Details
Many seagulls, and a bald eagle.Some erosion continues. We were so happy to see the return of the sand. It seems like there is much more than last year.
Conditions
Temperature: 57 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 17. Sitting: 3. Someone had driven a vehicle on the beach. We reported it to the staff person at the park.
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
Many seagulls, and a bald eagle.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Visible retreat of solid bluff, Landslides/major boulder falls.
Actions & Comments
Erosion continues. Pictures are included.
Report Images
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