Mile 291 Report
Camp Magruder north, Watseco, Twin Rocks SW
February 10, 2021
In general, a nice day at the beach.
Report Details
In general, a nice day at the beach. There weren't many people out. Surprisingly little man-made debris along the wrack. The most obvious change since the new year is the beach erosion and erosion of the foredune by the January King Tides and storm surge. There are many, many large logs washed over the face of the foredunes and pushed up 50 yards in places.
Conditions
Temperature: 45 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 12. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 11. Other Activities: biking.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea).
New Development
Steps down bluff. Some repair of beach access was visible
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping.
Report Images
JGarcia
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