Mile 106 - Bullards Beach, west of Fahys Lake - January 1, 2008

Report Details

Great way to start the New Year. After the recent severe storms, the beach was relatively clean. Logs and debris were high near the foredune but not much different in quantity from our earlier visit. Dune erosion was not evident. Wildlife was scarce, just a few birds (Killdeer and Western Gulls). Driftline was primarily bird feathers and small pieces of wood. We also hauled out about 10 pounds of ocean-borne plastic bits, pieces and bottles. Signs prohibiting vehicles on mile 104 gone. A SUV drove south to Bandon Jetty.

Conditions

Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 3. Other Activities: Horseback-5, Car-2. Signs prohibiting vehicles on Mile 104-south are gone. CA-licensed SUV drove south to Bandon Jetty.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks on beach, prohibited: 1.

Notable Wildlife

Notable was the absence of wildlife. A couple of Killdeer and Western Gulls.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. Lots of bird feathers