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North Atlantic Upper Beach / Overwash Flat - CEGL004400
Upper beach on Parramore Island State Natural Area Preserve in Accomack County, with American sea rocket (Cakile edentula) and saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina patens).  The dead trees indicate the westward migration of this barrier island.

 © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming
North Atlantic Upper Beach / Overwash Flat - CEGL004400