Mile 104 Report
Bullards Beach west of the Campground
September 15, 2007
We visited this mile as part of the SOLV Beach Cleanup.
Report Details
We visited this mile as part of the SOLV Beach Cleanup. This section was fairly clean. Small amount of plastic bags and bottles were found (5 lbs) and removed mostly from high dunes below the beachgrass. Surfline was relatively free from non-natural debris. Kelp/algae, shells, animal casings, small rocks, wood and Styrofoam in the driftline. Shore birds moving in response to humans. Numerous gulls on the beach. Dead gull noted. About 14 people were out on a beautiful day, mostly walking or beachcombing.
Conditions
Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 4.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 11. Other Activities: 3.
Concerns
Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 4.
Notable Wildlife
Numerous gulls
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 1. Gull, recent
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Styrofoam, Wood pieces.
Doug C
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Bullards Beach west of the Campground
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Bullards Beach west of the Campground
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Mile 104
Bullards Beach west of the Campground
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Mile 104
Bullards Beach west of the Campground
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