Mile 308 - Arch Cape (community), Asbury Creek - September 16, 2011

Report Details

A pleasant morning on a fine beach being enjoyed by a small gathering of respectful visitors. One neighbor formerly had a zig-zag stairway down to the beach from his home atop a high cliff with a storage shed at mid-level. The shed is now gone, and a new staircase in a slightly different location has replaced the older one.

Conditions

Temperature: 16 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 27. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 22. Sitting: 3. Other Activities: Feeding gulls:2. Nothing out of the ordinary or improper.

Concerns

Apparent violations: None.

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Notable Wildlife

Gulls on shore. Pelicans over water.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 3. Larus occidentalis

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

Cancer magister casts.Dendraster eccentricus tests and live.Siliqua patula shells.Fragments of miscellaneous gastropod shells.

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, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces. Remains of fireworks from 4 July

New Development

Steps down bluff.

Man-made Modifications

Clearing of lot with debris being shoved over edge

Actions & Comments

No apparent violations or cause for concern.