Mile 103 Report
Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
December 6, 2008
One dead seagull, several jellyfish, several large drifts of kelp from storm surges.
Report Details
One dead seagull, several jellyfish, several large drifts of kelp from storm surges. No noticeable erosion since last report. Litter minimal. Shells, kelp/algae and small rocks in driftline. Moderate human impact (2)-6 walking, 12 rockhunting and 2 horseback riding. Four dogs.
Conditions
Temperature: 51 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 20. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 6. Other Activities: 2 Horseback Riding.
Vehicles
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Seagull
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Small rocks.
Man-made Modifications
No changes
Natural Changes
No Changes
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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Bullards Beach just north of the Lighthouse
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