Mile 45 Report
South of Coal Point, north of Brush Creek
February 7, 2016
Quiet beach with no visitors; rare wildlife: single foraging black oystercatcher and a few gulls.
Report Details
Quiet beach with no visitors; rare wildlife: single foraging black oystercatcher and a few gulls. Found five crab pots in varying degrees of deterioration. Also other fishing boat debris (buoys, ropes, bait containers) plus other more common debris (Styrofoam and hard plastic pieces). The dune/bluff has eroded with visible plant roots,probably secondary to high tides, storm activity and high surf.
Notable Wildlife
A few gulls; one Black oystercatcher
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Wood pieces, Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.).
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune.
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I just discovered this little beach while camping at Humbug.
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South of Coal Point, north of Brush Creek
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South of Coal Point, north of Brush Creek
Very quiet beach with no human activity noted except for one set of footprints.
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