Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
May 10, 2024
Ground fog where people suddenly appeared out of the mist.
Report Details
Ground fog where people suddenly appeared out of the mist. Very little trash. Tons of driftwood on the southern part of my mile. A lot of the driftwood is being covered with blowing sand,
Conditions
Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: -0.45 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 16. Number of dogs: 10. Walking or running: 14. Fishing: 2. 11 cars were parked in the jetty parking lot
Notable Wildlife
I saw gulls and crows
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Many Velella Velella in the upper drift line. no sign of fresh beachings.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Evidence of wave overtopping.
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Connye Corey
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Dead harbor seal 0.
Steven Prom