Mile 274 Report
Cape Lookout SP
September 6, 2007
No major changes to report.
Report Details
No major changes to report. A beautiful fall day with many birds on the beach and flying over the waves. The old folks are reclaiming the sand - saw only 2 school aged kids. The dogs were pretty old too!!!
Conditions
Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 42. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 30. Sitting: 12. Photography: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 8.
Notable Wildlife
Many more birds than we usually see - gulls and pelicans. A flock flying too far offshore to identify. Saw some kelp and larger clumps of sea grass than usual.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
A few jellies. A few crab shells & claws.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.
Actions & Comments
It was a very beautiful afternoon on the beach. There was slightly more trash than we've been seeing - Labor Day leavings? Many gulls on the beach and flying over the waves. Large group of pelicans - seemed like there must have been a school of fish off shore. People and dogs mellow. A new clear cut visible from the beach in front of the campground.
tomanderica
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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