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

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

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.

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