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A large amount of European Beachgrass with some Gorse, shells, wood pieces and ocean-based debris in the driftline. Drift logs on the beach. Seventeen Snowy Plovers resting on the beach. Two flocks of four and six Brown Pelicans flying south over the ocean. Seven Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. One Raven flying over the beach. High tides running up to the foredune. Beach slope of 5-8 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Air and ocean temperature of 54 and 49 degrees, respectively. Low human impact(0)on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW.

Notable Wildlife

17 Snowy Plovers resting on the beach. Two flocks of four and six Brown Pelicans flying south over the ocean. Seven Sanderlings foraging the wet sand. One Raven flying over the beach.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. logs, European Beachgrass and some Gorse.

Natural Changes

High tides running up to the foredune.

Actions & Comments

Comments:Beach slope of 5-7 degrees. Wind speed of 1.3 mph from the SW. Ocean temperature of 49 degrees.

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