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MILE 178 on 1/5/09   -   BRIEN M LOCATION Lane  •  Cape Cove, Sea Lion Point, Sea Lion Caves CONDITIONS Monday 1:00 PM  •  Rain  •  52° F  •  Wind: Moderate from the SW  •  Tide: 0 ft HUMANS People: 0  •  Dogs: 0 ACTIVITIES CONCERNS DISTURBANCES VEHICLES ACTIV.COMMENTS I was the only human on the beach, and I had to be very careful not to disturb the sea lions with my own activity. NOTABLE WILDLIFE About fifty sea lions lounging on the rocks on the South end. DEAD BIRDS Total: 0  •  Species/names: One dead, intact, black cormorant (see photo) STRANDED Total: 0 FISH & INVERTS DRIFTLINE Animal casings  •  Kelp/Algae  •  Small rocks  •  Wood pieces Most all content of driftline was debris flow from recent flood. NEW DEVELOPMENT none MODIFICATIONS none NATURAL CHANGES Landslides/major boulder falls  •  Newly exposed roots/trees falling COMMENTS The heavy rains coupled with strong winds were ideal for landslide events, and it has been taking a heavy toll on the cliff along Cape Cove. (see photos) SUMMARY The beach was not as congested with sea lions as it has been in the past,so I had a little more beach to myself. There were about 40 or 50 of them on the rocks on the South end,so I had to stay away from them. Sadly,there has been a lot of real estate sliding off the bluff after the recent rain/wind storms. If it keeps up,and it will, Hwy. 101 could be threatened. In the past week, I've found two large red light bulbs wash up on the beach, one here,and the other on Baker Beach. Another CoastWatcher also reported one. I wonder what the story is behind these things. They both look to be in top shape. I'm gonna try to plug them in and see if they work! OBSERVER Brien M EMAIL   •  REPORT PUBLISHED 1/7/09 10:01 AM  •  EDITED 1/7/09 11:10 AM PHOTOS 1 Sea Lion Description: I was sneaking up on this sea lion to get its picture and then I left, without it noticing. Location: Cape Cove Date: 01/05/2009 2 Red light bulb Description: What is up with these red light bulbs? This is the second one I`ve found. Location: Cape Cove Date: 01/05/2009 3 Dead Cormorant Description: One dead Cormorant, along with crab pot and guard rail bumper. Location: Cape Cove Date: 01/05/2009 4 Crab pot and Guard Rail bumper Description: The guard rail bumper is the remains of the year 2000 landslide. Location: Cape Cove Date: 01/05/2009 5 Landslide Description: This landslide just happened a few days ago. This must be equivelent to two dump trucks full. The white stuff is not snow,it's surf foam. Location: Cape Cove Date: 01/05/2009 PRINTER-FRIENDLY ©2013 Oregon Shores •  CONTACT US