Mile 105 - Bullards Beach, northwest of the Campground - April 25, 2010

Report Details

Calm sunny day. Fourteen people out, 6 in vehicles, 3 on horseback, the rest walking. Brown Pelicans were skimming waves. Heavy erosion of foredune noted. Driftwood structure from a year ago was gone. Lots of Razor Clam shells. Water line at low tide (+1 foot) was clean. Lots of debris at high tide line; plastic and driftwood.

Conditions

Temperature: 55 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 1.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 14. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 4. Fishing: 1. Other Activities: 3 on horseback, 6 driving. No issues

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 6.

Notable Wildlife

Brown Pelicans (2 flocks) skimming the waves

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Marine debris (plastic, styrofoam, etc. washing in from the sea), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.