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It was one of those rare sunny and almost calm winter days.  Erosion has been less severe than last year.  Overtopping brought more drftwood and sand inland than I have observed in the last 5 years.  Where oh where are all the pcs of yellow rope coming from?

Conditions

Temperature: 49 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 5.2 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 6. Walking or running: 8. Sitting: 3. Fishing: 3. People out enjoying the sun

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 14.

Driftline Content

Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). Dried Velella Velella bodies. Bigger then those I have observed in the past.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling, Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.

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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

August 3, 2024

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Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south

July 28, 2024

Dead harbor seal 0.

Steven Prom