Mile 105 - Bullards Beach, northwest of the Campground - February 15, 2009

Report Details

Calm overcast day. One group of about 70 Sanderlings fed at the water's edge. We walked through this mile to get to Mile 106 and noted that the beach was relatively clean, perhaps due to recent high seas. Two people used a vehicle to get there, one was fishing in the surf. Lots of razor clam shells in the wrack line. Lots of large logs and other wood debris were high on the beach at the edge of the foredune. Some erosion of the foredune was noted.

Human Activities

Number of people: 2. Sitting: 1. Fishing: 1.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 2. Cars/trucks on beach, allowed: 1.

Notable Wildlife

About 70 Sanderlings and 2 gulls

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces. Lots of plastic bottles

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

Actions & Comments

We walked through this mile to get to Mile 106 and noted that the beach was relatively clean, perhaps due to recent high seas. Lots of razor clam shells in the wrack line. Lots of large logs and other wood debris were high on the beach at the edge of the foredune. Some erosion of the foredune was noted. Trash was present, but our bags were full from Mile 106 so none was removed from this mile.