Mile 104 Report
Bullards Beach west of the Campground
June 15, 2013
Calm slightly overcast day.
Report Details
Calm slightly overcast day. Beach was relatively clean. From photo taken 3 years ago, sand elevation has risen about 8 feet based on my calculations at the "No Motor Vehicle" signpost. One dead Western Gull. Shells, animal casings and small rocks in the driftline. Fifteen people on the beach, 13 walking and 2 rockhunting. One dog.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: S. Tide Level: 0.6 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 15. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 13.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 6.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Western Gull
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks.
Natural Changes
Sand level increased (see photo)
Report Images
Doug C
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