Report Details

nice day, lots of people and their dogs enjoying the beach

Conditions

Temperature: 75 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 40. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 12. Playing in surf: 8. Playing in sand: 10. Sitting: 5. Other Activities: gymnastics, foot racing, hang gliding.

Concerns

Apparent violations: 3 vehicles parked in closed area at foot of dune.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7. RVs/Buses parking: 1. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 22. Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 3.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 1. auklet sp

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells.

Natural Changes

Visible retreat of solid bluff.

Actions & Comments

two belligerent off-leash dogs

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The ocean continues to eat away at cliff. At least today, vehicles were staying where they belong

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July 25, 2023

One pickup stuck in sand being towed out by commercial towing company when I arrived.

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Mile 262

May 3, 2023

Nice day with few people and vehicles.

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Mile 262

February 15, 2023

A beautiful, wind-free, mostly sunny day with a very clear view north to Cape Lookout.

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Mile 262

October 3, 2022

Mostly I took photos for the CoastWatch Fall Challenge project on iNaturalist

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decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

August 27, 2022

About 30 people and six dogs.

BlueSand831

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

August 13, 2022

Lots of people.

BlueSand831

decorative elemnt for a coastwatch report.

Mile 262

July 31, 2022

Actually a really quiet calm warm day.

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