Mile 290 Report
Barview Jetty County Park, Camp Magruder south
September 30, 2019
End of summer, Not much in the way of driftwood left on the beach(campers burn it thru the summer).
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End of summer, Not much in the way of driftwood left on the beach(campers burn it thru the summer). The beach was carn clean being it was just a week ago the SOLVE did the fall beach clean-up. 5 dead birds is a concern, I am cusrious as to why?
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Activities
Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5.
Other Activities: The vehicle was a State Park Ranger patrolling the beach. I had a conversation with him, they are now patrolling on a regular basis..
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 10. RVs/Buses parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 5. I believe all were Common Murre's
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Many beached jelly's
Wrackline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings or molts, Wood pieces, Marine debris, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
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I was on the beach 2 hours after high tide.
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