Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
September 29, 2023
It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted.
Report Details
It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted. The only notable feature was a number of dead murres. The pelicans are still around.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Strong. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 10. Sitting: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 9.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 4. Murres
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.).
rogans
CoastWatcher
All Mile 274 Reports
Mile 274
Cape Lookout SP
After days of rain the sun finally made an appearance, making for a pleasant afternoon on the beach.
John Rogan
Mile 274
Cape Lookout SP
It was a beautiful, sunny day although somewhat brisk. Some photos of recent erosion are attached.
John Rogan
Mile 274
Cape Lookout SP
The recent storms and high tides have deposited a lot of debris on the beach - especially small plastic fragments.
John Rogan
Mile 274
Cape Lookout SP
It was a windy and cloudy day and hence the beach was fairly deserted.
rogans