Mile 104 Report
Bullards Beach west of the Campground
November 22, 2009
High surf and screaming winds occurred the night before my beach walk.
Report Details
High surf and screaming winds occurred the night before my beach walk. They took a high toll on seabirds along my mile and into mile 105: 15 (12 Northern Fulmar, 2 Western Grebe & 1 cormorant). There might even have been more, but thick foam obscured the tideline. Those I saw were on the high line. Many live gulls, afew crows and several Sanderlings on the beach. Wave overtopping was evident in several spots, though not fresh. Many big logs have either washed in or been newly exposed; some were high in the dunes. Seaborne litter, alas, was numerous and I hauled out a SOLV bag full -- mostly plastic bottles and some styrofoam, even a men's hiking boot. Shells,kelp/algae,and wood in driftline. Two people walking on beach.
Human Activities
Number of people: 2. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 2.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Notable Wildlife
lots of gulls, a few crows, several Sanderlings
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 15. 2 grebes, 1 cormorant,and 12 Northern Fulmar. Photo is enclosed. None of the birds were banded.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Evidence of wave overtopping.
Actions & Comments
Wave overtopping was evident on many stretches of my mile, though none had occurred that day/night. Surf and winds both have been higher than usual.
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