Mile 104 - Bullards Beach west of the Campground - November 20, 2007

Report Details

It's beginning to look a lot like winter on the beach now, apart from the usual northerly winds. The high tides are lapping at the dune base in the usual areas and the terrain is leveling out. Four dead immature gulls. Gulls and pelicans flying offshore. Sanderlings foraging in the surf. One vehicle on beach in allowed area. Sea foam thick along most of the mile. Ocean-based debris in driftline. Two bags of plastic trash removed. Low human impact(3)-1 walking,and 2 rockhunting. One dog.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 6.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 1. Jeep-type vehicle passed me in the mile 105 sector, coming from Whiskey Run. He apparently did not go as far as the Motorized Vehicles Prohibited sign posted by Bullards Beach State Park.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Gulls were offshore and sanderlings feeding in the surf. A few pelicans were offshore also.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 4. Gull-size but these were dark feathered.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). foam was thick along most of my mile.

Actions & Comments

The high tide is reaching the dune base in several areas, and the beach is leveling out. Two grocery bags of plastic trash from sea were removed.