Mile 104 - Bullards Beach west of the Campground - July 17, 2010

Report Details

The wind was brisk, but the sun was shining,and we had the beach to ourselves practically the whole outing. Lots of stones and some agates were strewn along large stretches of my mile and beyond. Most of the logs of winter have either moved on or been buried by the blowing sands of summer. Nothing much in the driftline. One cormorant flew overhead, and several gulls and a handful of Sanderlings mined the waterline. Litter from the sea was light for a change. Five people came onto the beach as we were leaving: two walking with dogs and three others rock hunting. A large driftwood hut has been built over the dune from the parking lot.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.6 feet.

Human Activities

We had the beach to ourselves until nearly reaching the parking area on our return. A great day for pouring over the stone beds. That is what 3 people were doing as we left. Two others with dogs were just walking.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 3.

Notable Wildlife

There was just a smattering of birds out and about: a handful of Sanderlings and several gulls in the waterline while a cormorant flew over the beach.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Small rocks.