Readers will be pleased to know that the LiS Beachliness scale transcends seasons and types of bodies of water! Hence, here is the review of the beach at Sandytown, Lake Erie.
The first measure is sandliness, which I have to give full points, given the quantity, expanse, and lack of garbage. I do note, however, that this beach can suffer from erosion at spots, and there are a few sticks to deal with. This is nature, so DIY, or keep walking.
Boatiness. Nope. Would be a bit alarming in the winter, even before the lake has frozen over, but boatiness is low here even in warmer weather, except for some watersports. The only floaters are birds. The Canada Goose is a surprisingly vicious animal, and here is how big its footprints are:
Desertedness. We saw no other humans, and the footprints above are deer. Even in the summer, you can walk for kms in mainly solitude. This doesn't even compare to our other beach desertedness scores, so we'll give a bonus here.
Wildlife. Yup, we have big birds like fish eagles, geese, turkey vultures, deer, chubby squirrels, and you can pick yourself a seasonal greenery bouquet! This area is a bird migration hotspot, but photographing that is an art, so here are my big bird blobs:
Note: Canadians largely consider squirrels as vermin rather than wildlife, but their fluffy tails are cute, albeit hiding here.
As for activities on the beach, this is limited to walking and birdwatching in winter, but summer months there is a campground and more. I will deem this half points.
Finally, as for cocktails, well you can bring beers, or ask my parents. None available beachside.
Lake Erie Beachliness Review
Sandiness: 1
Boatiness: 0
Prettiness: 0.5
Desertedness: 1.5
Wildlife: 1
Availability of activities: 0.5
Availability of cocktails: 0
Total: 4.5/7
