Mile 104 - Bullards Beach west of the Campground - January 30, 2011

Report Details

Scads of people were out enjoying a calm, sunny January Sunday. Most were rock hunting, but two were on horses, two others walking, one sitting, three playing in the sand. Four large dogs were out and not on leashes. Not much wildlife, living or dead. A few gulls were hanging out. Lots of angelwings, mostly intact, and pieces of other shells were in the drift line. Some areas of rock were available for those so inclined. Trash was light and mostly from the ocean: fragmented hard plastic pieces and ropes. The big sign prohibiting motor vehicles has been knocked askew by high storm surges lately.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 23. Number of dogs: 4. Playing in sand: 3. Sitting: 1. Other Activities: 2 on horses. 4 large dogs were not on leashes, and they were very close to the beach access trails.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 9.

Notable Wildlife

A few gulls were hanging out

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks. ropes, broken hard pieces of plastic

Actions & Comments

Not much new on the erosion front. However, it appears the high tides are running along the base of the dune nearest the parking lot.Also, the motor vehicle sign is noticeably leaning.