Mile 119 Report
Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
June 18, 2008
Very beautiful summer-like morning.
Report Details
Very beautiful summer-like morning. I had never been to the park this early. Did not see much activity in the water (or air, except for 6 crows). Two Black Oystercatchers, three sea gulls and one rabbit were seen. Sea lions began making noise farther south at Shell Island at about 7:45 am. Low human impact (4)- 3 walking and 1 fishing.
Conditions
Temperature: 53 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: N. Tide Level: -1.1 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 4. Walking or running: 3. Fishing: 1.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 2.
Notable Wildlife
6 crows, 2 American Black Oystercatchers, 3 seagulls, and 1 rabbit.
Actions & Comments
Lots of footprints at south cove (see picture).
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dpackard
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Shore Acres SP, Simpson Cove
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Four seal pups in the usual area (straight section of coastline at northern section of mile 119).
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