Mile 116 - Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove - September 21, 2008

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This visit was a few months from my last visit. I found this quite helpful in observing how the piles of kelp I saw last visit are being broken down. My goal is to get to my mile much more frequently! Kelp/algae in driftline. Many hermit crabs without their shells. Duck-like birds splashing around in bay. Moderate human impact (9)-walking and tidepooling. Three dogs.

Conditions

Temperature: 70 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 2.0 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 9. Number of dogs: 3. Walking or running: 9. Tidepooling: 2.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 7.

Notable Wildlife

Noticed a great many homeless hermit crabs. Unless I don't know a species of crab that looks like a naked hermit... Saw 7-9 buffleheads? splashing around just off the tidepool rocks. Observed a CoastWatcher that needs an identification book!

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass.

Actions & Comments

I'm working on learning fixed points for photo evidence of bluff erosion. So far, it seems to be amazingly stable. Had an absolutely fabulous day at south cove.

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Mile 116

Seven Devils cliffs, Cape Arago South Cove

March 16, 2024

There was a beach hazard statement issued and I wanted to see what impact that would have as we were experiencing the first fine weather after so many weeks of cold rain. I was charmed by a family of six playing on the beach, the children even playing in the water.

Elaine Cramer