Report Details

I observed a decomposing seal on one of the small difficult to access beach areas. My husband and I have seen 3 such bodies from Whaleshead to Lone Ranch recently. Finally, there was a large bundle of what appeared to be shoe sole material (because of the cut out patterns) beached in a driftwood pile. Our exports gone overboard? A beautiful mile, fortunately a state park.

Conditions

Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: 2.5 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 10. Number of dogs: 2. Walking or running: 8. Playing in sand: 2. Shorebirds disturbed by dogs appear accustomed to this in the Lone Ranch beach area.

Concerns

Disturbances: Shorebirds moving in response to humans/dogs

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 8.

Notable Wildlife

pelicans, gulls, oystercatchers

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Shells, Wood pieces.

Natural Changes

Newly exposed roots/trees falling.

Actions & Comments

The regrowth at the view restoration area at House Rock is coming back as could be expected. Common plants and schrubs flourishing: sword fern, salmon berry, evergreen huckleberry, coyote brush, salal, various grasses, alder reappearing in the open spots, sitka spruce seedlings plentiful close to the remaining adult trees.

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December 31, 2021

Last day of the year, a holiday, and sunny skies got more people than usual out to mile 11.

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January 7, 2021

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December 30, 2018

A gorgeous morning and a vacation week lured 40 people to the Cape Ferrelo View Point this Sunday to test John, the whale watching volunteer, on his 'whale speak'.

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December 30, 2017

It delighted me to see others sharing my love of mile 11.

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March 12, 2017

Most of mile 11's beach area isn't visited by many people.

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March 23, 2014

It was a calm, sunny day but my 3 family members and I were the only ones walking the rocky shore line of Mile 11.

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December 10, 2013

Lots of folks visiting House Rock viewpoint recently.

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December 29, 2012

It was another gorgeous day on mile 11.

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