Mile 104 - Bullards Beach west of the Campground - April 25, 2010

Report Details

This was a walk on the northern 2/3rds of the mile from the Bullards Beach parking lot due west of the campground. Beautiful calm day. Five people (2 dogs) were out walking. Heavy erosion of "No Vehicle" sign and vegetated foredune noted by 'beachnut' earlier was photographed. Estimated 10 feet removed at sign and more at foredune. Water line at near low tide was clean. Lots of debris (wood, plastic)as well as shells at the high tide line.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 5. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 5. No issues

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 10.

Notable Wildlife

Brown Pelicans (dozen), Sanderlings and Dunlins in a couple of small separate bunches.

Dead Fish or Invertebrates

One small 3.5-inch fish that I had not seen before (see photo).

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Wood pieces.