Mile 106 Report
Bullards Beach, west of Fahys Lake
May 20, 2013
I encountered no human activity during my walk on mile 106.
Report Details
I encountered no human activity during my walk on mile 106. There were tire tracks in the sand that looked to be a couple of days old, washed out in places by the tide. There was less litter and driftwood than last month. Also a good deal more sand which may be covering some of the beach debris. I picked up one bag of garbage, mostly plastic bags and packaging, and a metal tea pot in tact. There was a dead sea lion at the south end of the mile, 5-6 ft. long. It was partly decomposed and being worked on by 10 turkey vultures. There was a group of 14 whimbrels moving up and down the mile, as well as gulls and sanderlings. Wind was out of the north and moderately strong. Avery high concentration of dead baby shrimp in the driftline, as well as crab casings and small jellies.
Conditions
Temperature: 50 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 5.8 feet.
Human Activities
Less litter on beach than last month.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
Seal in surf, followed us for awhile. Two groups of gulls along driftline, about a dozen in each group. A group of 14 whimbrels. A small group of sanderlings.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 1. dead sea lion
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. krill, baby shrimp
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). A lot of crab casings, jellyfish
Natural Changes
A great deal more seasonal sand on beach. Change from flat beach to steep grade.
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