Mile 105 - Bullards Beach, northwest of the Campground - May 26, 2008

Report Details

Nice cloudy day with calm winds. Shells, animal casings, small rocks and wood pieces in driftline. Wildlife absent. Beaches were relatively clean compared to other trips. Foredune erosion was significant in a few selected areas, but the majority of the mile (>75%) was unaffected. This erosion was greater than Mile 106. A fire near the driftwood line was smoldering from the night before (likely), and litter was present. Ocean-borne and beach litter was greater than Mile 106, mostly plastic bottles. Removed about 9 lbs of plastic bottles, aluminum cans, styrofoam and other plastic from high tide line. Moderate human impact (8)-walking, 2 fishing and 4 on horseback. One dog. Recent vehicle tracks.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -0.1 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 8. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 2. Fishing: 2. Other Activities: 4 on horseback. Recent tracks from about a few vehicles were present.

Concerns

Fire, Litter

Apparent violations: Fire in driftwood pile; littering.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

Notable for their absence.

Driftline Content

Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Small rocks, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Erosion of vegetated foredune.

Actions & Comments

No actions taken. We hauled out about 9 pounds of plastic bottles, aluminum cans, styrofoam and miscellaneous plastic pieces. Most of this was taken from above the high tide line.