Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
February 26, 2026
Excited to find a flock of 5 oystercatchers in the tide line.
Report Details
Excited to find a flock of 5 oystercatchers in the tide line. Some gulls also of course.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate.
Activities
Number of people: 1.
Notable Wildlife
Flock of 5 oystercatchers (black body, red beak), some gulls
Wrackline Content
Wood pieces.
5 oystercatchers foraging together.
Maybe a better picture of the oystercatchers, so you can see their red beaks
Looking south towards Barview jetty. Note location of oystercatchers.
View looking north.
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Steven Prom
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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Appears that a new bunch of Velella Velella have washed ashore since my visit 2 days ago.
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Vellela Vellella in the wrack line.
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Major Velella velella wash up.
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