Mile 104 - Bullards Beach west of the Campground - June 20, 2013

Report Details

After finishing the walk and observing the family around their fire, I made my way to the park host/ranger station to report the illegal campfire. After introducing myself, I started to explain what was the concern, and in mid-sentence the ranger got a call from the other ranger that was in the middle of "busting" the family. The second ranger returned and had said that the family was from out-of-town and "was not aware of the signage". South from the vehicles prohibited area was evidence of someone ignoring the posted signs and driving towards the jetty. Attached, is a picture. Towards the south end of the mile are several shore pines along the foredunes. Pictured, is evidence of recent erosion. Shells, small rocks and wood in the driftline. Several seagulls and two cormorants. Seven people sitting and two dogs on the beach.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.9 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 7. Number of dogs: 2. Sitting: 7. The family had started a small campfire for themselves. Either ignoring or not knowing the rules that are posted. South of the "no vehicles prohibited beyond this point" sign, was in fact, tracks that were a day old from a truck. Pictured.

Concerns

Fire

Apparent violations: An out-of -town family decided to neglect the signs and built a campfire near the beach entrance..

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Several seagulls spotted and two cormorants.

Driftline Content

Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune, Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

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