Report Details

What little accessable beach on this mile is closed at this time of the year for protection of harbor seals that might be giving birth.All 4 usual species of marine mammals were present. I would have expected fewer Ca Sea Lions since it is time for them to start heading to their breeding grounds. Note:Last night about 8PM,I observed a pod of Orca passing this site.The Brown Pelicans are back in good numbers, as are the vultures. Only saw 1 osprey.The main human activity was 12 boats fishing by the reef.The vandalized bench has been replaced. Some new writing on the other bench. Some of the old had been cleaned. Found the remains of a campfire at one of the overlooks.In the midden area,I found some burned wood sticking up out of the soil.Found at least 13 species of plants in bloom:however,no signs of the bog lily. Wood and plastic bottles in driftline. One person with a dog on trail. Nine watching wildlife at viewing platform.

Conditions

Temperature: 68 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW.

Human Activities

Number of people: 1. Number of dogs: 1. Other Activities: wildlife watching-9. There were 12 boats fishing along this mile.There was new writing on the north bench.Some of the old had been cleaned.

Concerns

Fire

Apparent violations: Found a dead fire on the trail.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 4.

Notable Wildlife

Usual 4 species of marine mammals were present.Was surprised at how many Ca.Sea Lions were present instead of on their way to the Channel Islands.

Driftline Content

Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces. Many plastic bottles

Actions & Comments

Picked up litteralong the trail and at the north bench site.

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Mile 118

August 22, 2022

Shore Acres State Park is a lovely place, with beautiful vistas and hiking trails, hundreds of marine mammals visible at Simpson Reef Overlook, and a wonderful botanical garden.

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Mile 118

July 14, 2016

Thirty-seven people were observing wildlife at Simpson Reef.

D Bone

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Mile 118

July 31, 2015

Wildlife was a major feature of this trip, as usual.

D Bone

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Mile 118

July 29, 2012

I saw a total of 5 people.

D Bone

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Mile 118

June 10, 2012

Human Activities; 2 people walking their dogs and picking up trash, 2 people fishing, and 2 people watching wildlife.

D Bone

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Mile 118

June 2, 2011

The little available beach on this mile is still closed for Harbor Seal birthing.

D Bone

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Mile 118

March 25, 2011

Not much happening.

D Bone

Mile 118

December 31, 2010

A lady sketching seals and sea lions from the Simpson's Reef Viewing Area pointed out an Elephant Seal with two pups.

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