Mile 106 Report
Bullards Beach, west of Fahys Lake
January 13, 2014
Very quiet and secluded.
Report Details
Very quiet and secluded. Tide was high but still exposed beach for walking. Evidence of high tides last week reaching dunes but no erosion. Moderate amount of driftwood and kelp piles. Flocks of sanderlings traveling north and south. A small amount of garbage, plastic bottles and rope. Quite a few bird parts, wings, etc. on beach. A high number of small jellies. Moderate amount of crab casings and razor clam shells. Beautiful day!
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 8.1 feet.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Sanderlings in flight. Three groups about 30-50 birds to each group.
Beached Birds
There were no whole dead birds however a number of bird parts, wings, etc.
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. A good number of small jellies in drift line.
Driftline Content
Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Shells, Wood pieces. rope, plastic bottles
Actions & Comments
Removed three plastic bottles and rope.
amyfra
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