Tumbleweeds down at the Shore!

Recently at the beach, I noticed a lot of seaweed and debris down along the Ocean Avenue Walkway shoreline of Cape May Point: 

Perhaps, this is connected to the $8 million dredging project to restore and build up the Cape May beaches that started in December off the coast

or from strong winter storms or both. 

See related story in the Cape May County Herald: http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/government/cape+may/89636-dredge+forifying+cape+may039s+beaches

The area looks swept by water and wind, leaving behind along the shore 

many tumbleweeds - 

weeds as in 

seaweed! 

The balls are a mixture of seaweed, grasses, and debris.

There must be some tasty treats inside, too, as the birds pick them apart, apparent
by the many footprints. 

Winter Storm Draco Impacts the Point

After the storm, there was a lot of debris on the beach,

including the remnants of the Beach Christmas Tree.

The newly planted grass from October was almost completely covered by sand

and there was evidence of high water reaching up into the dune at the end of Ocean Avenue.

Winter Storms have been named for years in Europe. It is interesting to see the US follow along, apparently to help with preparations and raise awareness. 

See the article: 

http://www.weather.com/news/why-we-name-winter-storms-20121001