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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.

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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

January 23, 2025

Unusual accumulation of sea nettles on the beach.

Chris Berrie

Mile 290

Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

January 13, 2025

Another fabulous winter day on mile 290.

CHRIS BERRI

Mile 290

Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

November 5, 2024

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

November 4, 2024

The drift lines contained many jellies

Connye Corey

Mile 290

Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

September 23, 2024

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

September 23, 2024

Beautiful Fall morning.

Connye Corey

Mile 290

Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

September 11, 2024

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

September 10, 2024

127 moon or other transparent jellies, whole or mostly whole, plus dozens of pieces, 1-6 inches.

Chris Berrie