Mile 308 Report
Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek
May 13, 2007
People enjoying beach, driftline evident.
Report Details
People enjoying beach, driftline evident.
Conditions
Temperature: 15 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light.
Activities
Number of people: 28. Walking or running: 21. Playing in surf: 2. Sitting: 2.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Notable Wildlife
None
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Northern fulmar
Stranded Marine Mammals
None
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Some Cancer magister dead on beach
Wrackline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Marine debris, Wood pieces.
Man-made Modifications
None
Natural Changes
None
Actions & Comments
Little of note
John Markham
CoastWatcher
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An overcast day with occasional light sprinkles, but overall pleasant.
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