Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
January 29, 2023
Lots of dritwood accumulation along the southern portion of mile 290.
Report Details
Lots of dritwood accumulation along the southern portion of mile 290. We picked up approximately 2 lbs of trash, a lot less than other mile walks. My most interesting find is what I believe was a skate egg case, this one was bigger than my hand. In past years I have observed pines falling towards the beach along Camp McGruder property, this year there seemed to be more. (see photos)
Conditions
Temperature: 41 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SE. Tide Level: 1.4 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 21. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 19. Playing in sand: 2.
Concerns
Driftwood removal
Apparent violations: I saw evidence of chainsaw use to remove parts of a large piece of driftwood..Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 15. RVs/Buses parking: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). See Photo
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
Drift Line Contents
Skate Egg Casing
Erosion along Camp McGruders Property
Along McGruder Property
Driftwood accumulation
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Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
This dispatch covers 9/23 - 9/24 to supplement to previous reports of unusual jellyfish accumulations. 11 whole sea nettles 33 whole moon jellies Hundreds of small pieces of translucent and red jellies found scattered all along the mile 1 dead common murre, no tag
Chris Berre
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Beautiful Fall morning.
Connye Corey
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
This dispatch is a supplement previous reports filed on significant eelgrass accumulations on the mile. Large and small piles of eel grass observed all along the mile.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
127 moon or other transparent jellies, whole or mostly whole, plus dozens of pieces, 1-6 inches.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The purpose of this dispatch is to continue reporting on unusual aggregations of dead jellyfish on the beach, As previously reported. Several large, nearly whole Lions Mane jellies plus hundreds of smaller pieces.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
The purpose of this dispatch is to continue reporting on unusual accumulations of dead jellyfish on the beach, as noted in prior reports. 1 dead Common Murre, no tag.
Chris Berrie
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Healthy sea stars on the Barview Jetty
Steven Prom
Mile 290
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
Supplement to earlier dispatches concerning eelgrass.
Chris Berrie
