Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
May 23, 2024
I walked my mile after receiving the CoastWatch Programs Manager's request that we walk our mile looking for oiled birds and oil balls.
Report Details
I walked my mile after receiving the CoastWatch Programs Manager's request that we walk our mile looking for oiled birds and oil balls. I found none on mile 290.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 1.1 feet.
Connye Corey
CoastWatcher
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Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The wind has been out of the west which has blown the Velella velella onto the beach.
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
I was on the beach 2 hours after high tide.
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Unusual accumulation of sea nettles on the beach.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Another fabulous winter day on mile 290.
CHRIS BERRI
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Over 250 dead moon jellies. Over 10 dead sea nettles. Atypical accumulation of kelp of various kinds on the beach
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The drift lines contained many jellies
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
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Chris Berre
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Beautiful Fall morning.
Connye Corey