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My husband and I were the only humans on the beach - we walked and observed the boiling sea and lots of wood debris on the beach

Conditions

Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Walking or running: 2. My husband and I were the only humans on the beach - we walked and observed the boiling sea and lots of wood debris on the beach

Notable Wildlife

Many sea gulls near Euchre Creek - on the sand and in the air

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. Appeared to be a decomposing Mallard duck - strange for our beach

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Evidence of wave overtopping, Landslides/major boulder falls. large exposed areas of rock previously not seen

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

February 10, 2021

We have been consistently checking the erosion for the last two months - it continues now at a much slower pace than last month, but it's visible.

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

July 3, 2018

Beach fairly clean - lots of beautiful at the shoreline.

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

August 16, 2017

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

January 22, 2017

The beach is almost entirely clean - grey sand has been covered by brown sand.

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

February 20, 2010

Concern for motorized vehicle on the beach - communicated concern to owner, who agreed to contact county officials re legality.

iggydog

Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

January 23, 2010

My husband and I were the only humans on the beach - we walked and observed the boiling sea and lots of wood debris on the beach

iggydog

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

January 1, 2010

Cloudy day - lots of small pieces of wood on the beach - appeared to have been high tides and washing away of sand.

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Mile 37

Beach north of Euchre Creek, south of Devils Backbone

January 3, 2009

Quiet day on the beach - Euchre creek very wide at the mouth.

iggydog