Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
June 19, 2020
This was my 1st time back on my mile since February.
Report Details
This was my 1st time back on my mile since February. Lack of trash was surprising to me(see the photo of what I picked up) Driftwood on the shore was minimal. We have had a lot of windy days with abundant sand movement which may have buried trash and driftwood. I believe lack of human traffic has allowed for the plants to expand out into the sand a good 20-30 feet (see 3 photos of plants) There were a lot of dead crab shells, probably the most I have observed on my mile.
Conditions
Temperature: 64 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 5.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 50. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 20. Playing in surf: 5. Playing in sand: 6. Sitting: 18. Fishing: 11.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 37. RVs/Buses parking: 2.
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Larger then average dead crabs on my mile.
Natural Changes
Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Expanded Plant Growth
Plant found in area of plant growth
2nd plant from expansion area (less abundant)
Trees along Magruder Property falling due to erosion
Today's haul, Not much trash.
In from the deep
Looking south from the Northern end of my mile.
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