Mile 37 Report
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
Report Details
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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