Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
October 22, 2016
It was a sunny day after a week of wind and rain.
Report Details
It was a sunny day after a week of wind and rain. Hence a number of people were on the beach enjoying the break in the weather. Despite the predicted magnitude of the storm, little damage was observed on our mile. Some new logs have washed in (see photos) and there is a little erosion, including the beach access road.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 28. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 10. Playing in surf: 6. Sitting: 8.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 34. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Gulls and surf scoters. Some brown pelicans were fishing just beyond the surf line. They still have not left the area.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Report Images
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It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted.
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