Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
June 5, 2015
Sand level is higher than it has been in several years.
Report Details
Sand level is higher than it has been in several years. I took measurements the day before. The day at the beach was fine despite the wind. I am quite happy that here were few people to share it with me.
Conditions
Temperature: 15 F. Cloud Cover: Foggy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 11. Sitting: 1. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: 2 kiteflying. Enjoying a nice if somewhat windy day on the beach
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Larus occidentalis juvenile
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Thousands of sails of Vellela vellela left from colonies washed in a few weeks ago and now rotted away.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. Dendraster tests Siliqua shells
John Markham
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