Mile 107 - Bullards Beach, Cut Creek, Chrome Lake, Round Lake - September 9, 2013

Report Details

Nothing unusual. Typical build-up of dunes in some locations from strong northerly winds. Noticeable accumulation of processed wood chips in several localized areas possibly dumped from a passing barge/ship. Only people observed (3) were on horseback. Few shorebirds sighted. Very noticeable concentration of tire marks likely left from the previous weekend, with several areas where vehicles were doing "donuts" . Vehicles likely entered from Whiskey Run access. Very little man-made debris but a fair amount of natural (wood) debris and minimal seaweed and crab shells in the driftline.

Conditions

Temperature: 62 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 3. Other Activities: Horseback riding. Only 3 people observed on horseback near Cut Creek. Evidence of numerous tire tracks probably from vehicles over the weekend from Whiskey Run access.

Notable Wildlife

Very few birds observed, mainly Western Gulls. Very little seaweed or crab shells in drift line.

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces. Lots of wood chips possibly deposited by a passing barge.